Salary Range: $ 65,000 – $ 75,000

DESCRIPTION:

The primary clinician is responsible for the delivery of assessments/intakes, group facilitation, maintaining a caseload, discharge planning for substance use disorder treatment and related services to adults with drug/alcohol problems. 

DESCRIPTION, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY:

·      Clinical assessments, treatment, case management, consultation, referral and education

·      according to the individual’s professional discipline. Services shall be provided in

·      accordance with the established BSAS Standards.

·      Conduct psychosocial evaluations and provide therapeutic interventions including crisis

·      Counseling to individuals, groups, and families as needed to facilitate.

·      Provides diagnostic assessment, and treatment planning and completes necessary updates as required

·      Provides individual, family, and group service appropriate to client needs.

·      Satisfactory performance in initial Clinical Competencies.

·      Attend staff meetings; participate in clinical supervision, and other activities, which ensure the smooth functioning of clinical operations.

·      Maintains positive relationships with referral sources and aftercare providers. Prepares needed reports of treatment as requested.

·      Develops ongoing treatment plans through case staffing with the treatment team and interaction with assigned client’s caseloads.

·      Maintain case records to reflect the course of treatment and provide required documentation.

·      Provides aftercare planning, and coordinates with clients around all services.

·      Demonstrated ability to excel in core competency requirements.

·      Participates in agency program development activities

·      Attends staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities, which ensures smooth functioning of Recovery Team Newton’s operations.

·      Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies

·      Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, Program Director or by the Executive Director

Qualifications:

Minimum requirements: Master’s degree, or higher in mental health, social work, or a related field. Eligible for, or in possession of a current MA professional license in Chemical Dependency. Two years’ experience in the substance use disorder field.