PHP Clinician (Per Diem/Hybrid)

Gosnold•Stoughton, MA

2d•$34 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

Gosnold, Inc. is a nationally accredited non-profit organization with over 50 years of experience in the prevention, treatment, and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders. They offer a comprehensive, patient-centered continuum of care and are seeking individuals passionate about their mission to support people and families affected by these disorders and promote lasting recovery. The PHP Clinician will lead daily program activities, ensuring the timely completion of clinical events and assignments, and the implementation of continuing care plans. This role requires significant experience in supervising diverse clinical staff and overseeing all clinical activities to ensure optimal patient service delivery.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a counseling or related discipline required.
Two years of clinical experience in an addiction or mental health treatment program.
Knowledge and experience with regulatory requirements and ability to manage clinical practices in compliance with these standards.
Working familiarity and/or direct experience in the use of relevant technology (EMRs, tele-health, etc.).
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Independent License, 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.
Perform direct clinical services for patients, including individual and group counseling, psychoeducational sessions, and maintain a reduced caseload proportional to staffing needs.
Conduct utilization review functions as necessary, ensuring care coordination with payer requirements, and provide training on this to clinical staff.
Work collaboratively with other departments and programs, ensuring consistency and quality of care during patient transfer and "hand-off" activities.
Drive performance improvement projects, consistently seeking more efficient clinical care systems.
Provide staff with educational materials related to documentation.
Stay current on clinical and administrative practices in behavioral treatment, demonstrating the ability to translate this knowledge into efficient program management.
Interact with other clinical team members to ensure efficient coordination and utilization of treatment services, promoting compliance with regulatory standards.
Abide by the Professional Staff Code of Ethics.
Develop proficiency in and train clinical staff on the use of relevant technology (EMRs, telehealth, Excel, etc.).
Perform all other duties as assigned.