Veteran Mental Health Clinician

Volunteers of America of Massachusetts•Somerville, MA

19h•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity: Master’s level (or licensed) Clinician in a residential setting for veterans providing SUD and related therapeutic interventions. VOAMASS gives members of the community who need help the most the services, support, and tools they need to create a fresh start. At VOAMASS, our dedicated integrated care teams are committed to serving the whole person. We are seeking a Clinician who is passionate about providing a hand up to veterans and their families in times of need. As Clinician you’ll have a dynamic and critical role at our Mass Bay Veterans Center, a community where veterans have the time and resources to take care of themselves, create relationships with one another, and get the support they need to rebuild their independence. As a Clinician you will provide co-occurring treatment services for veterans through individual and group counseling and create treatment plans that provide the level of support needed by each individual.

Requirements

Must have a 60 credit Master’s Degree from an accredited institution with a focus in mental health counseling, social work, psychology, or a related human services field. Master’s program must have included an internship.
Licensed candidates (LMHC, LICSW, and LADCI) must hold an active license in MA
Unlicensed candidates must be eligible for licensure by timeline set for each licensure track
Experience in the evaluation, treatment, and care planning of individuals with mental health, substance use, dual diagnosis, and co-occurring disorders.
Computer proficiency is preferred in electronic health records, Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Specialty in treating veteran counseling.
Experience providing treatment of substance use disorders including, but not limited to: CBT, motivational interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or other person-centered approaches.
Knowledge of milieu therapy in residential settings; substance use modalities, harm reduction approaches, trauma informed care, whole person health approaches, dual diagnosis, and commitment to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable.

Responsibilities

Facilitate a therapeutic and supportive environment for veteran residents to provide in-the-moment clinical intervention
Work with residents to develop individualized action plans focused on mental health, substance use and co-occurring symptoms with a whole-person health approach
Deliver individualized sessions for up to 8 residents, and group sessions for up to 16 residents weekly
Attend weekly individual clinical supervision, group clinical supervision and staff meetings.
Collaborate with client’s collateral contacts, the integrated team, and/or any providers working with the residents

Benefits

Individual and group clinical supervision toward licensure
Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance with 90% of medical deductible and certain co-pays paid by employer
Multiple opportunities to use pre-tax dollars to save for expenses such as health care (flexible spending account), child care, transit, and parking
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
24/7 nurse hotline for urgent health questions
Employee assistance program to provide help with family concerns, stress management, legal issues, and more
Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Tuition remission programs
Loan forgiveness (Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program)
Generous vacation benefits, starting at three weeks and moving to four weeks after three years of employment
14 paid holidays, higher than industry average
Fitness/wellness reimbursement to cover expenses such as gym membership
Employee discount program on hundreds of items such as computers, cell phone plans and accessories, furniture, hotels, vacation home rentals, etc.
Cash bonus, with no annual cap, for referring other qualified candidates for employment