Substance Abuse Clinician (per diem)

Correctional Psychiatric Services PC•Plymouth, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides behavioral therapies to the MOUD population who are detained, in accordance with Correctional Psychiatric Services [CPS] and your respective County Sheriff’s Office policies and regulations, as well as in accordance with ethics and standards of staff member’s discipline. In addition, provides individual and group counseling to MOUD patients and ensures a smooth transition into the community to optimize treatment retention and minimize relapse.

Requirements

Professional experience providing group and individual mental health counseling, diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders, crisis intervention and/or psychological evaluation techniques [when applicable].
A bachelor’s degree in any of the listed disciplines and a minimum of two years of supervised substance abuse counseling experience; OR a recognized certification or licensure including 4,000 hours of clinically supervised counseling of individuals with substance use disorders including at least 220 documented hours of supervision; OR a Master’s degree in from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, counseling psychology or related field.

Responsibilities

Completing appropriate documentation in accordance with 105 CMR 164 for all patient contact visits.
Interrelating and working effectively with other MOUD staff, mental health services staff, medical personnel, CPS administration, inmates, and outside support agencies.
Maintaining a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors in accordance with CPS/County established policies and procedures.
Participating fully in all site-based performance improvement activities in accordance with job responsibilities.
Promoting effective working relations as part of a department/unit team to facilitate the department/units to meet its goals and objectives.
Attending required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
Following all security rules and regulations.
Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Conducting intakes and assessments for Opioid Use Disorder, Severe patients.
Pre-screening patients interested in MOUD services to assess if they are clinically appropriate for the program.
Providing individual and group counseling, treatment planning and discharge planning.
Engaging in regular individual and group supervision, in addition to staff meetings and various meetings warranted based on the needs of the program.