PHP Clinician (40 hours 8a-4p) - Devens

Gosnold•Wareham, MA

2d•$68,640 - $76,960

About The Position

Gosnold, Inc. is a nationally accredited nonprofit organization focused on preventing, treating, and supporting recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. The PHP Clinician spearheads day-to-day program activities, ensures scheduled clinical events and assignments are completed on time, and supports implementation of continuing care plans. The role provides guidance and oversight to clinical staff and monitors clinical activities to support effective patient services. The clinician also provides direct patient care, including individual and group counseling and psychoeducational sessions, while maintaining a reduced caseload based on staffing needs. The position collaborates with the program director and other departments, supports care coordination and regulatory compliance, and helps improve clinical systems and staff practices. The listed pay rates are $33.00 per hour ($68,640 annually) for a non-licensed master's-level clinician, $35.00 per hour ($72,800 annually) for a master's-level LCSW, and $37.00 per hour ($76,960 annually) for a master's-level LICSW or LMHC. The schedule is 40 hours per week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Benefits are based on full-time employment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling or a related discipline.
Two years of clinical experience in an addiction or mental health treatment program.
Knowledge and experience with regulatory requirements and the ability to manage clinical practices in compliance with them.
Working familiarity with or direct experience using relevant technology, including EMRs and telehealth.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Independent license, such as LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and direction to clinical staff on counseling functions.
Monitor services and review charts for clinical appropriateness.
Conduct clinical reviews to track and enhance patient progress.
Collaborate with the program director to troubleshoot and resolve complex treatment situations.
Conduct employee performance appraisals and contribute to staffing decisions.
Provide direct clinical services, including individual and group counseling and psychoeducational sessions, and maintain a reduced caseload proportional to staffing needs.
Perform utilization review as necessary, coordinate care in accordance with payer requirements, and train clinical staff in utilization review functions.
Collaborate with other departments and programs to maintain consistent, high-quality care during patient transfers and hand-offs.
Lead performance improvement projects and seek more efficient clinical care systems.
Provide staff with educational materials related to documentation.
Stay current on clinical and administrative practices in behavioral treatment and apply this knowledge to program management.
Coordinate with clinical team members to support efficient use of treatment services and compliance with regulatory standards.
Abide by the Professional Staff Code of Ethics.
Develop proficiency in relevant technology and train clinical staff in its use, including EMRs, telehealth, and Excel.
Perform other duties as assigned.