CLINICIAN - PROVISIONAL - LH

Clinician Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Lead Clinician or Clinic Director

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. At VOA, we are committed to providing opportunities that help staff grow and enhance their skill sets through on-the-job training, professional development, coaching, and career pathways.

About the Role

The Clinician provides and coordinates clinical and education-based treatment services throughout an individual's treatment. Ensures treatment practices are in accordance with accreditation and organizational standards, and are aligned with person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive mental health and substance abuse evaluations, prepares detailed reports with findings and recommendations, and ensures timely completion of all clinical documentation, including psychosocial histories, assessments, treatment plans, admission/discharge summaries, and other chart-related documents.
• Provide individual counseling and facilitate educational and counseling groups as assigned; accurately and promptly chart these activities in patient records.
• Support with daytime on-call and after-hours on-call support, as needed.
• Understand and enforce expectations and policies related to patient care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Strive to increase professional growth and effectiveness through training and by keeping abreast of current trends and theories in relevant areas.
• 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.

Competencies

• Effective communicator; assertive when necessary.
• Ethical practice.
• Highly confidential.
• Calm under pressure and in crisis.
• Interacts with patients and team members in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate exceptional time management skills to stay organized and meet tight deadlines.
• Continuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural values.
• Proficient in the use of computer software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Suite and Zoom.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the organization.

Work Environment

This job operates in a residential treatment facility or an 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 by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires lifting files, opening filing cabinets, bending or stooping as necessary, and performing work at a computer for extended periods.

Schedule

This is a full-time position; the schedule includes evenings, weekends, and on-call rotational work.

Travel

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

Requirements

• Fully certified as a CSW, CAP, or CAPA through the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board, or eligible for licensure if current certification is out-of-state.
• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or related field from a Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE), or Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program in counseling.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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