Substance Use Clinician

High Point & Affiliated Organizations•Hyannis, MA

6d•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Use Clinician provides direct clinical care to patients at High Point Inpatient Campus in Hyannis, Massachusetts. The role includes maintaining an assigned caseload; conducting assessments and counseling; developing and updating treatment plans; facilitating groups; completing clinical documentation; and coordinating referrals, aftercare, and discharge planning. The clinician also participates in treatment team activities, responds to crises, and supports patient safety and milieu management. Candidates may qualify at the bachelor’s or master’s level, with requirements varying by level. Bachelor’s-level clinicians need relevant supervised substance-use counseling experience or an accepted certification or licensure with specified supervised hours. A master’s degree in a relevant discipline is required for the master’s-level clinician; one year of supervised counseling experience is preferred. The position is part-time, with all shifts available. Hourly pay ranges from $29 to $34 for bachelor’s-level clinicians, $33 to $39 for master’s-level clinicians, and $38 to $44 for independently licensed clinicians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field approved by licensing/contracting for bachelor’s-level clinician roles.
For bachelor’s-level clinician roles, experience in the human services field.
For bachelor’s-level clinician roles, either at least three years of supervised substance-use counseling experience or recognized certification or licensure that includes 4,000 hours of clinically supervised counseling of individuals with substance use disorders, including at least 220 documented supervision hours.
For master’s-level clinician roles, a master’s degree in clinical psychology, education counseling, medicine, psychology, psychiatric nursing, rehabilitative counseling, social work, or a closely related field.
Maintain and submit current licensure or certifications necessary for the position.
Present as courteous and professional.
Demonstrate flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks.
Have excellent communication skills and be able to organize ideas clearly and logically.
Have basic computer skills and knowledge of software programs, including ability to learn, use, and train others on HPAO electronic health records.
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 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA confidentiality regulations.
Complete TB/flu and COVID-19 assessment requirements.
Complete HPAO crisis de-escalation programs annually.
Hold CPR certification.
Successfully complete required trainings upon hire and annually.

Nice To Haves

For master’s-level clinician roles, at least one year of supervised substance-use and/or mental health disorder counseling experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain an assigned caseload.
Provide direct patient care, including assessments, individual counseling, treatment plans and updates, discharge and aftercare planning, weekly progress notes, daily group facilitation, group notes, and biopsychosocial assessments.
Make referrals when appropriate.
Maintain professional, complete, thorough, and timely medical records for assigned patients.
Connect patients with aftercare services before discharge and help patients and families access services when appropriate.
Involve and communicate with family in treatment at the patient’s request.
Attend and participate in unit and facility meetings, case conferences, treatment team meetings, mandatory trainings, and MDT/Rounds meetings as directed.
Pursue continued education in substance use and related courses.
Use standard precautions and uphold patients’ rights.
Contact insurance companies for authorization as needed.
Use a walkie-talkie as a campus responder and respond to codes as necessary.
Complete required documentation, including consents/releases, group notes, progress notes, contact logs, and transition/discharge summaries.
Conduct crisis intervention and screening for patients at risk, including suicide and homicide risk assessments.
Use verbal de-escalation and safely manage patient behaviors in a respectful, therapeutic manner.
Assist with patient observation checks, 1:1 monitoring, and milieu management as requested.
Perform other duties assigned by the Clinical Director, Program Director, or Site Director.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long- and short-term disability
Discounted auto, home, and renters’ insurance
403(b) retirement plan
FSA and DSA
PMLA
Employee Assistance Program
Bonuses and referral benefits
Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
Education days for CEUs
Free meals at select programs when available
Unmatched leave time; full-time employees can earn up to three weeks in their first year