Substance Use Clinician

High Point & SEMCOA•Hyannis, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

High Point & Affiliated Organizations (HPAO) is a health and human service agency focused on treating and preventing substance use disorders and mental illness. Its programs throughout Southeastern Massachusetts provide inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based treatment, as well as services for survivors of abuse and violence and families experiencing homelessness. HPAO emphasizes the inherent goodness, worth, and dignity of each person and aims to help individuals and families make personal changes and improve their quality of life. The Substance Use Clinician provides direct clinical care to patients at the High Point Inpatient Campus in Hyannis, Massachusetts. The role maintains an assigned caseload and supports assessment, counseling, treatment planning, documentation, referrals, crisis response, discharge planning, and connection to aftercare services. The position is part-time, with all shifts available. The listed hourly pay ranges are $29–$34 for bachelor's-level clinicians, $33–$39 for master's-level clinicians, and $38–$44 for independently licensed clinicians (LMHC, LICSW, LMFT, LADC1).

Requirements

Present courteously and professionally.
Maintain and submit current licenses or certifications required 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 skills and familiarity with software programs, including the ability to learn, use, and train others on HPAO's Electronic Health Records (EHR).
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 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 required trainings upon hire and annually.
Bachelor's-level clinician: bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field approved by licensing/contracting, and experience in the human services field.
Bachelor's-level clinician: either at least 3 years of supervised substance use counseling experience, or a recognized certification or licensure including 4,000 hours of clinically supervised counseling of individuals with substance use disorders and at least 220 documented supervision hours.
Master's-level clinician: master's degree in clinical psychology, education counseling, medicine, psychology, psychiatric nursing, rehabilitative counseling, social work, or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

Master's-level clinician: at least one year of supervised counseling experience involving 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.
Pursue continued education in substance use and related fields.
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.
Provide 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 and 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 eligibility
Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
Education days to use toward CEUs
Free meals at select programs when available
Unmatched leave time; full-time employees can earn up to 3 weeks in their first year