Native American Connections
Clinician Outpatient (Community)
Native American Connections, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Schedule - Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
POSITION SUMMARY
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Under the direct supervision of the Director of Clinical Services and/or Clinical Supervisor -Outpatient. This position is responsible for the management and delivery of direct client counseling services to assigned individuals and groups participating in Native American Connections residential program.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide substance use counseling to individuals/groups in the areas outlined in the program description and structure of content.Reviews assessments and provides referral services as necessaryDocument / monitor the documentation of all services provided through client records and data (i.e., demographic data, treatment plans, psychosocial history, progress notes, transition planning, discharge summary, crisis plans, ASAM, ART, etc.Oversees and assists each assigned client with individualized service planning and reviews.Provide culturally sensitive therapy modalities through existing services, outside referral services, or the development of new services.Assist in clinical transition planning and/ or referring clients to / or providing alternative services.Maintain productivity standards and meets documentation deadlinesProvides reports / other utilization management documentsMaintains coordination of care with referral and/or stakeholders involved in client's treatment as to progress in treatment.Provides family counseling on substance use issues within the family and collaborates in facilitation of Circle of Strength at least one time per year.Actively Supervise Interns as needed under the oversight of the Clinical Supervisor and/or Director of Clinical Services.Supports and actively engages in practices of inclusion through Cultural and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards.Perform other dutiesCORE COMPETENCIES:
MissionInterpersonal CommunicationCollaboration and TeamworkScreening and AssessmentCare Planning and Care CoordinationQuality of Work/InterventionCultural Competence and AdaptationSystems Oriented Practice (Work Efficiency/ Punctuality/Attendance)ProductivityPractice-Based Learning and Quality ImprovementInformaticsInitiative/ResourcefulnessDependabilityProfessional Behavior- Attitude/EnthusiasmEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
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Master's or Bachelor's Degree in behavioral health field, ORMaster's or Bachelor's Degree with an AZ Board of Behavioral Health License, preferred.Licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a Substance Abuse Counselor, Professional Counselor, Marriage & Family therapist, Social Worker or other license as appropriate are preferred.WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENT
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MS Office proficiencyStrong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors, and vendors.Demonstrated working knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine's Patient Placement Criteria.Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.Excellent customer service skills.Experience in working with the Native American population preferredMust demonstrate critical thinking, problem- solving and organizational and time management skills.Must be able to work well with others in a team approach.Requires strong managerial and leadership skills.Required strong clinical skillsPossess a background in the delivery of individual/group/family counseling services, with a chemical dependency population.Fingerprint Certificate required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Able to sit, stand walk with/ without accommodations.
NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE : Preference is given to qualified Native American Applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act. If claiming a preference, a copy of valid documentation will be necessary.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
Native American Connections is a drug-free workplace with safety-sensitive jobs. Use of alcohol and legal or illegal drugs may impair and alter employees' judgement resulting in increased safety risks, workplace injuries, and faulty decision making. Reporting to work at NAC after use of alcohol, a controlled substance, or abuse of any other substance is absolutely prohibited.
POSITION SUMMARY
:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Clinical Services and/or Clinical Supervisor -Outpatient. This position is responsible for the management and delivery of direct client counseling services to assigned individuals and groups participating in Native American Connections residential program.
RESPONSIBILITIES
:
Provide substance use counseling to individuals/groups in the areas outlined in the program description and structure of content.Reviews assessments and provides referral services as necessaryDocument / monitor the documentation of all services provided through client records and data (i.e., demographic data, treatment plans, psychosocial history, progress notes, transition planning, discharge summary, crisis plans, ASAM, ART, etc.Oversees and assists each assigned client with individualized service planning and reviews.Provide culturally sensitive therapy modalities through existing services, outside referral services, or the development of new services.Assist in clinical transition planning and/ or referring clients to / or providing alternative services.Maintain productivity standards and meets documentation deadlinesProvides reports / other utilization management documentsMaintains coordination of care with referral and/or stakeholders involved in client's treatment as to progress in treatment.Provides family counseling on substance use issues within the family and collaborates in facilitation of Circle of Strength at least one time per year.Actively Supervise Interns as needed under the oversight of the Clinical Supervisor and/or Director of Clinical Services.Supports and actively engages in practices of inclusion through Cultural and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards.Perform other dutiesCORE COMPETENCIES:
MissionInterpersonal CommunicationCollaboration and TeamworkScreening and AssessmentCare Planning and Care CoordinationQuality of Work/InterventionCultural Competence and AdaptationSystems Oriented Practice (Work Efficiency/ Punctuality/Attendance)ProductivityPractice-Based Learning and Quality ImprovementInformaticsInitiative/ResourcefulnessDependabilityProfessional Behavior- Attitude/EnthusiasmEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
:
Master's or Bachelor's Degree in behavioral health field, ORMaster's or Bachelor's Degree with an AZ Board of Behavioral Health License, preferred.Licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a Substance Abuse Counselor, Professional Counselor, Marriage & Family therapist, Social Worker or other license as appropriate are preferred.WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENT
:
MS Office proficiencyStrong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors, and vendors.Demonstrated working knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine's Patient Placement Criteria.Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.Excellent customer service skills.Experience in working with the Native American population preferredMust demonstrate critical thinking, problem- solving and organizational and time management skills.Must be able to work well with others in a team approach.Requires strong managerial and leadership skills.Required strong clinical skillsPossess a background in the delivery of individual/group/family counseling services, with a chemical dependency population.Fingerprint Certificate required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Able to sit, stand walk with/ without accommodations.
NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE : Preference is given to qualified Native American Applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act. If claiming a preference, a copy of valid documentation will be necessary.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
Native American Connections is a drug-free workplace with safety-sensitive jobs. Use of alcohol and legal or illegal drugs may impair and alter employees' judgement resulting in increased safety risks, workplace injuries, and faulty decision making. Reporting to work at NAC after use of alcohol, a controlled substance, or abuse of any other substance is absolutely prohibited.