CLINICIAN 2- RESIDENTIAL - PER DIEM bei InterCommunity, Inc.

Description

Summary:

An experienced clinician who possesses knowledge about treatment of co-occurring disorders and ASAM criteria. Trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques and interventions to treat a wide variety of behavioral health symptoms and diagnoses including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, mood disorders, suicidality, trauma and substance use. Clinicians utilize interventions in individual sessions, group sessions, family sessions and in the milieu. Works independently with clinical supervision and collaboration from peers and can utilize clinical skills to support clients in attaining their individualized goals. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides trauma informed clinical services including, but not limited to: triage, crisis intervention, assessment, individual, group and/or family therapy, screening, treatment planning and referral within a multidisciplinary team and agency coverage for staff absences.
• Completes all required documentation related to resident treatment in accordance with established procedures.
• Provides coordination of care and referral with other community agencies i.e., hospitals, emergency rooms, jails, homeless shelters, outpatient programs, residential programs, etc.) and consults and collaborates with other behavioral/ medical health providers.
• Meets productivity standard for the position and role.
• Attendance and participation in all required departmental staff meetings, all provider meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, supervision (including peer) meetings including but not limited to systems feedback, problem solving, clinical growth and support for development protocols which enhance service delivery.
• Participation in trainings to bring new service delivery options to clinical care (i.e. EMDR, ART etc.)
• Program development (new groups, new models of treatment, evidence-based practices)
• Ensures ASAM criteria is clearly documented within time frames and utilization review process is completed within time frames.  
• Performs related duties as required.

*All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings*

  *All Agency Providers are required to show proof of a CPR Certification within 60 days of official start date. 

Schedule:

 Per diem clinician - primarily needed for weekend coverage 

Requirements

Competencies:

• Specialized knowledge in Co Occurring Disorders treatment
• Skilled Judgment in Decision Making, and Initiative
• Time Management
• Teamwork, Collaborative approach to care
• Communication Proficiency
• Organization Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Knowledge of ASAM Criteria and Dimensions

Education &/Or Experience:

• Master’s degree in behavioral health discipline from an Accredited University
• A provisional licensure in the State of Connecticut ( LMSW, LMFTA, LPCA)  
• 2 years experience in recovery orientated system of care in a behavioral health.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents. Able to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Able to effectively present information to senior management, public groups and/or BOD.