Clinician/Counselor for Residential Facility

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with multiple health and criminal justice professionals using tact, diplomacy, and discipline
• Able to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
• Complete documentation of individual, group progress notes within 24 hours of service
• Complete individual treatment plans within regulatory timeframe
• Complete ongoing reviews of treatment plan with clients weekly
• Complete documentation of discharge notes of all clients within 24 hours of discharge
• Report any complaints or violations of licensing guidelines to clinical supervisor within 24 hours of being notified of violation
• Attend consistent care team meetings based on clients’ needs
• Demonstrates and fosters the company’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Must meet pre-employment and maintain all applicable state, national, and job-related guidelines for reference checking, background screening, 10 panel urine drug screening, health screening, DMV (if applicable), insurance (if applicable), and license/credential verifications
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Provide daily communication/collaboration with treatment team of residents on personal caseload
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy sessions with program participants on personal caseload
• Maintain all ethical standards consistent with his/her own professional licensing board in addition to standards
• Adheres to all HIPAA guidelines
• Participate in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health, Social Work, or similar masters level degrees
• NH state licensed preferred but not required: MLADC, LICSW or LCMHC
• 2-4 years direct experience in the field of mental health and substance use disorders preferred but not required
• Thorough knowledge of causes and treatments of addiction and are trained to make decisions based on ethical and professional standards
• Maintain individual professional license in good standing
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check