Per Diem Substance Use Clinician

High Point & Affiliated Organizations•Plymouth, MA

5d•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is hiring a per diem Substance Use Clinician at its High Point Inpatient Campus in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The position provides direct substance use treatment and support to patients, including assessment, counseling, treatment planning, documentation, discharge and aftercare planning, group facilitation, crisis response, and coordination with patients’ families and care teams. The role also involves maintaining patient records, arranging referrals and insurance authorizations, participating in meetings and trainings, and supporting patient safety and milieu management. Applicants must meet the relevant qualifications for their level. Bachelor’s-level applicants need a degree in psychology or an approved related field, human services experience, and either at least three years of supervised substance use counseling experience or a recognized certification or licensure with the specified supervised counseling hours. Master’s-level applicants need a master’s degree in a listed or closely related discipline; one year of supervised substance use and/or mental health counseling experience is preferred. Pay ranges from $29–$34 per hour for bachelor’s-level clinicians, $33–$39 per hour for master’s-level clinicians, and $38–$44 per hour for independently licensed clinicians (LMHC, LICSW, LMFT, LADC1). High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency focused on treating and preventing substance use disorders and mental illness. It provides inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, as well as services for survivors of abuse and violence and families experiencing homelessness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s-level qualification: bachelor’s degree in psychology or an approved related field, experience in the human service field, and either at least three years of supervised substance use counseling experience or a 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.
Master’s-level qualification: 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 licenses or certifications necessary for the position.
Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to perform multiple tasks.
Have excellent communication skills and the ability to organize ideas clearly and logically.
Have basic computer and software skills, including the 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 federal regulations under 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
Complete TB/flu and COVID-19 assessment requirements.
Complete HPAO crisis de-escalation programs annually.
Maintain CPR certification.
Successfully complete all required trainings upon hire and annually.

Nice To Haves

For master’s-level clinicians, a minimum of one year of supervised counseling experience in substance use and/or mental health disorders 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 complete, professional, thorough, and timely medical records for assigned patients.
Connect patients with aftercare services before discharge and help patients and their 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, MDT/Rounds meetings, and mandatory trainings as directed.
Continue education in substance use and related fields.
Use standard precautions and respect 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.
Provide crisis intervention and screen patients at risk, including completing suicide and homicide risk assessments.
Use verbal de-escalation and safely manage patient behaviors in a respectful and therapeutic manner.
Assist with patient observation checks, 1:1 monitoring, and milieu management as requested.
Perform other duties as 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