Brien Center for Mental Health
Clinician Intensive Outpatient Program and Day Treatment
Brien Center for Mental Health, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, us, 01201
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This 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 FUNCTIONS
Direct Care
Complete 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 notes
Contact and follow-up with client’s therapist regarding client’s treatment and insurance providers as required
Administrative
Participate in all relevant staff , treatment meetings, scheduled supervision and interagency committees
Ensure compliance with DPH and all agency policies
Assist with managing program and daily operations to agency and other compliance standards
Oversee accuracy of records and maintain record keeping standards
Participate in Multidisciplinary Team and associated meetings
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicate a knowledge of the process of addiction with hopefulness and respect
Demonstrate evidenced-based approaches towards client engagement and treatment including motivational interviewing techniques
Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs and represent the agency in a professional manner in all community contacts and interagency committees
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’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 environment
Ability to multi-task and work with a wide variety of people
Ability to write clear and concise reports
Computer literacy
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This 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 FUNCTIONS
Direct Care
Complete 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 notes
Contact and follow-up with client’s therapist regarding client’s treatment and insurance providers as required
Administrative
Participate in all relevant staff , treatment meetings, scheduled supervision and interagency committees
Ensure compliance with DPH and all agency policies
Assist with managing program and daily operations to agency and other compliance standards
Oversee accuracy of records and maintain record keeping standards
Participate in Multidisciplinary Team and associated meetings
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicate a knowledge of the process of addiction with hopefulness and respect
Demonstrate evidenced-based approaches towards client engagement and treatment including motivational interviewing techniques
Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs and represent the agency in a professional manner in all community contacts and interagency committees
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’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 environment
Ability to multi-task and work with a wide variety of people
Ability to write clear and concise reports
Computer literacy
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