MA Level Behavioral Health Youth Clinician

About the role

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency dedicated to preventing and treating substance use and mental health disorders. We offer a range of programs including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services, as well as support for survivors of abuse and violence and families experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and submits any current Licensure or Certificate necessary for the performance of the position;
• Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy and HIPAA Regulations;
• Participate in Treatment Team Meetings;
• Crisis intervention and screening for patients at risk;
• Maintain assigned caseload;
• Providing direct care to patients - including assessments of the new patients, individual counseling, discharge planning, treatment plans, daily progress notes, daily groups, group note completion and completion of bio-psychosocial assessments;
• Responsible for each assigned patients medical records are to be professional, complete and thorough with entries made in a timely manners;
• Provide direct care to the patients, including individual counseling, group facilitation, lectures, orientation for new patients, discharge and aftercare planning, and case management of patients assigned;
• Responsible for linking patient's with aftercare services prior to discharge and aiding the patient and his/her family access outpatient services when appropriate;
• Attend all unit, facility meetings and case conferences as directed by the Clinical Director;
• Attend mandatory trainings;
• Responsible for contacting the insurance company for authorization, as needed;
• Utilize standards precautions at all times;
• Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients as defined by the patient's rights;
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Program Director, Clinical Supervisor or Assistant Program Director.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Human Services related field such as psychology or social work required;
• One year working with youth.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance;
• Dental Insurance;
• Vision Insurance;
• Long & short term disability;
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance;
• 403b - Retirement;
• FSA & DCA PFML;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Bonuses & Referral Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach;
• Opportunities for loan forgiveness;
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year).