CLINICIAN - PROVISIONAL CHEYENNE OUTPATIENT CLINIC

Each day at Volunteers of America, we strive to exemplify our foundational pillar of Servant Leadership and Cultural Values of Communication, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence. We are committed to providing opportunities that help staff grow and enhance their skill sets, including on-the-job training, professional development, coaching, and career pathways.

About the role

The Clinician provides clinical and education-based treatment services throughout an individual's treatment per practice standards, appropriate to client needs, and compliant with agency standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete social histories, assessments, treatment plans, admission and discharge summaries, and other chart-related documents and correspondence for assigned patients promptly
• Provide individual counseling and facilitate educational and counseling groups as assigned; accurately and promptly chart these activities in patient records
• Develop educational and therapeutic curriculum to be utilized in group settings with patients and family members, as well as prevention education
• Assist patients in understanding and completing therapeutic change objective-driven treatment plans
• Work cooperatively with necessary staff members, other community resources, and referral sources to coordinate services to patients
• Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and clinical supervision to ensure the smooth functioning of clinic operations
• Conduct in-person and telehealth sessions weekly
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Effective communicator; assertive when necessary
• Ethical practice
• Highly confidential
• Calm under pressure and in crisis
• Interacts with clients and team members in a professional manner
• Continuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural values

Work Environment

This job operates in a residential treatment facility and outpatient clinic setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stoop as necessary, and perform work at a computer for extended periods.

Schedule

This is a full-time position; the schedule includes weekend and on-call rotational work. This position has flexible work settings, including off-site locations or utilization of a mobile office.

Travel

Little travel is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or related field from a CACREP, CORE, or CSWE accredited program
• Fully or provisionally licensed as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LAT through the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board, or eligible for licensure if current licensure is out-of-state
• Meet qualifications required for a substance abuse professional, Clinician, or assistant by the State of Wyoming's Division of Behavioral Health Standards for the Operation of Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs
• Proficient in the use of computer software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Suite and desktop publishing
• Exceptional and demonstrated time management skills to stay organized and meet tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of post-licensure clinical experience, with some of this experience directly related to serving persons with addiction disorders: alcohol, drugs, gambling