Clinician II

About the role

The Clinician II develops a recovery service plan and uses recovery-oriented therapeutic counseling to engage individuals in their individual recovery journey. The Clinician II also orients individuals to the program by collaborating and assessing needs, identifying challenges and facilitating the development of goals in the treatment and recovery process.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the mental health professional for individuals until they are enrolled in services at another community agency, when applicable.
• Conducts thorough clinical assessments and treatment plans for services.
• Affords assessments of the individual’s needs and provides appropriate support and referral.
• Provides short-and long-term recovery-oriented therapeutic counseling and education, on a group or individual basis.
• Facilitates recovery education courses.
• Determines a provisional diagnosis, obtains documentation of medical necessity and submits authorizations for service in a timely fashion.
• Completes clinical documentation as required.
• Completes Incident Reports according to policy.
• Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all Recovery Innovations policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Understands and adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Performs other related duties assigned.

Requirements

• Education/Licenses: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university. Associate Licensure in good standing in an applicable Behavioral Health field required. State professional certification where applicable.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of behavioral health experience required.

Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Able to problem solve.
• Effective listening skills.

Driving Requirements

• If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in Recovery Innovations’ driving policy.
• If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non-Driver Attestation form must be signed.

Miscellaneous Requirements

• Travel required based on business need.
• Must be at least 18 years old unless residing in a state where funder or government regulations set a different minimum age requirement.
• Successful complete and meet all requirements of the comprehensive credentialing process.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.
• We are a Second-Chance Employer.
• Must be able to pass a seven-year background check.
• Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable).
• Must be able to pass education verification check.
• Must be able to obtain designated fingerprinting clearance in applicable states.
• Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).

Physical Demands

• May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses.
• May be required to lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

Work Environment

• May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility.
• May have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused.

Pay Range

$32 - $36 per hour