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Brien Center for Mental Health

Clinician - Intensive Outpatient Program and Day Treatment

Brien Center for Mental Health, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, us, 01201


General DescriptionThis position is responsible for completing assessments for new clients, conducting Substance Use Disorder Group Therapy, completing insurance authorizations and working with a Multidisciplinary Team as the Structured Addiction Treatment Program (SOAP, or Day Treatment) Clinician.Essential Job FunctionsDirect CareComplete addiction intake assessments including all required documentation.Provide Substance Use Disorder Group Therapy for Day Treatment clients.Update records including admission and discharge forms and daily group notesContact and follow-up with client’s therapist regarding client’s treatment and insurance providers as requiredAdministrativeParticipate in all relevant staff , treatment meetings, scheduled supervision and interagency committeesEnsure compliance with DPH and all agency policiesAssist with managing program and daily operations to agency and other compliance standardsOversee accuracy of records and maintain record keeping standardsParticipate in Multidisciplinary Team and associated meetingsOther ResponsibilitiesCommunicate a knowledge of the process of addiction with hopefulness and respectDemonstrate evidenced-based approaches towards client engagement and treatment including motivational interviewing techniquesFlexibly respond to program scheduling needs and represent the agency in a professional manner in all community contacts and interagency committeesQualificationsMaster’s degree in psychology, counseling or other clinical licensed eligible concentration.LICSW, LCSW, LMHC or LADAC preferred.Substance Abuse Services experience in working with groups and individuals preferred.Ability to work in a fast-paced work environmentAbility to multi-task and work with a wide variety of peopleAbility to write clear and concise reportsComputer literacy