Master's Level Clinician - Sign-on Bonus!

High Point & Affiliated Organizations•Plymouth, MA

6d•$68,640 - $81,120

About The Position

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency that treats and prevents substance use disorders and mental illness. Its programs throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offer inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based substance use and mental health services, as well as support for survivors of abuse and violence and families experiencing homelessness. The agency’s goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life. The Master's Level Clinician provides clinical services to patients in the High Point Opioid Treatment Program in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The role includes crisis intervention, caseload management, assessments, individual counseling, treatment planning, group facilitation, documentation, discharge and aftercare planning, and referrals. Services may be delivered in person or through telehealth. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The stated annual salary range is $68,640–$81,120, depending on experience, education, and licensure, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Master’s degree in clinical psychology, education-counseling, medicine, psychology, psychiatric nursing, rehabilitative counseling, social work, or a closely related field.
Maintain and submit any current license or certificate necessary to perform the position.
Present as courteous and professional.
Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to perform multiple tasks.
Have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas logically and clearly.
Have basic computer skills and familiarity with software programs, including the ability to learn, use, and train others on the HPAO Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
Understand the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs.
Understand and maintain therapeutic boundaries and reinforce rules respectfully.
Comply with federal regulations, including 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
Complete TB, flu, and COVID-19 assessment requirements.
Complete the HPAO crisis de-escalation program annually.
Maintain CPR certification.
Successfully complete required trainings upon hire and annually.
Use standard precautions.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of supervised counseling experience in substance use and/or mental health disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention and maintain an assigned caseload.
Provide clinical services, including required assessments, individual counseling, discharge and aftercare planning, treatment plans and updates, weekly progress notes, daily group facilitation, group notes, and biopsychosocial assessments.
Make referrals when appropriate.
Maintain complete, thorough, professional, and timely entries in assigned patients’ medical records.
Connect patients with aftercare services before discharge and assist with access to family services when appropriate.
Involve or communicate with family in treatment at the patient’s request.
Attend and participate in unit and facility meetings, case conferences, treatment team meetings, and mandatory trainings as directed by the Clinical Director.
Continue education in substance use, mental health, and related fields.
Use standard precautions and recognize patients’ rights.
Complete required external clinical communications, including court, DCF, and DMH monthly compliance reports, evaluation summaries, and other requested external documentation.
Provide clinical services in person and through telehealth.
Maintain a professional license in good standing, as applicable.
Contact insurance companies for authorization as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director, Program Administrator, or Site Director.