Washington County Mental Health Services
Clinician I
Washington County Mental Health Services, Montpelier, Vermont, us, 05604
Division: Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CCPS)
Position: Clinician I
Qualifications: BA, working towards MA and licensure
Supervision: None
Reports to: Assistant Program Director and/ or Clinician V
Description: The Purpose of this position is to provide clinical services to clients in the substance use treatment program. The Clinician I functions as an unlicensed clinical provider who works under direct supervision collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and provides diagnostic assessment and treatment to clients in the substance use treatment program. Responsibilities include assessment/intake, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, case management, and related documentation.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide client care with minimal direct supervision, for a minimally acute caseload.
Provide individual and/or family and/or group therapy.
Complete screenings, intakes, assessments, and treatment plans.
Write timely clinical documentation with advanced clinical competency.
Develop and implement treatment plans with direct supervision.
Engage clients in ways that ensure timely goal achievement and successful discharge/ transition.
Under direct supervision, oversee basic direct care (skill development services) in community settings by care workers or BI’s. Provide basic case management services to coordinate client access to wrap-care.
Attend treatment team meetings.
Ensure client accesses and attends medical, social, educational, vocational, housing, financial and other services.
Ensure clients access and utilize the full spectrum of their support networks.
Provide basic support to collaborating agencies to access services and remain informed about client care and treatment progress with proper releases.
Attend and contribute meaningful client information at staff meetings as required.
Under direct supervision, manage basic problems and crisis situations that do not require multi-system responses.
Under general supervision, answer and return client phone calls, manage basic requests, problems, crisis.
Upon request, provide basic information and data to report on general program outcomes.
Attend entry level trainings, teach basic skills individually or in group settings.
Complete basic client referrals for personal case load.
Follow all program policies and procedures.
Other duties may be assigned according to agency and program needs.
Additional Requirements:
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to interact well clients, WCMHS staff, and other professionals.
Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.
Able to drive a vehicle without accommodation and occasionally transport clients as needed.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
Able to transition from sitting to standing with or without accommodation.
Willingness to work flexible hours.
Rostered with OPR or willing to be rostered.
Willing to obtain Apprentice Addiction Professional certification within 180 days of hire.
Commitment to WCMHS vision to achieve Healthy Neighbors and Healthy Communities by leading the way to wellness through collaborative, inclusive and compassionate care.
Commitment to WCMHS mission through advocacy for the inclusion of all persons into our communities through active encouragement of client self-determination and recovery. And commitment to serving all children, youth, and families by providing trauma-informed services to support them as they achieve their highest potential and best possible quality of life.
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, criminal justice, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Knowledge of – DSM 5 – counseling and substance abuse treatment, co-occurring disorders, DAP notes, local agencies/ providers, Professional Ethics and Standards and HIPAA Regulations and Standards, ASAM, 42CFR part 2
Experience providing direct supports and therapeutic services clients with substance use disorders and mental health concerns.
Experience with trauma informed care systems and trauma informed language.
Experience developing clinical recommendations that take all client preferences into account.
Strong skills in developing therapeutic rapport that maintains boundaries and facilitates a safe and dependable treatment experience for clients.
Skills in timely documentation and administration processes that enable excellent and up-to-date client chart management.
What We Offer (full time staff):
Generous medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance.
Matching 403(b) contributions starting at 4.25%.
Employee assistance plan.
Generous sick and vacation accruals with 12.5 paid holidays annually.
Mileage reimbursement for agency-related travel.
Employer-paid life, AD & D, Short Term & Long-Term Insurance.
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment Program
Clinical supervision.
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Position: Clinician I
Qualifications: BA, working towards MA and licensure
Supervision: None
Reports to: Assistant Program Director and/ or Clinician V
Description: The Purpose of this position is to provide clinical services to clients in the substance use treatment program. The Clinician I functions as an unlicensed clinical provider who works under direct supervision collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and provides diagnostic assessment and treatment to clients in the substance use treatment program. Responsibilities include assessment/intake, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, case management, and related documentation.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide client care with minimal direct supervision, for a minimally acute caseload.
Provide individual and/or family and/or group therapy.
Complete screenings, intakes, assessments, and treatment plans.
Write timely clinical documentation with advanced clinical competency.
Develop and implement treatment plans with direct supervision.
Engage clients in ways that ensure timely goal achievement and successful discharge/ transition.
Under direct supervision, oversee basic direct care (skill development services) in community settings by care workers or BI’s. Provide basic case management services to coordinate client access to wrap-care.
Attend treatment team meetings.
Ensure client accesses and attends medical, social, educational, vocational, housing, financial and other services.
Ensure clients access and utilize the full spectrum of their support networks.
Provide basic support to collaborating agencies to access services and remain informed about client care and treatment progress with proper releases.
Attend and contribute meaningful client information at staff meetings as required.
Under direct supervision, manage basic problems and crisis situations that do not require multi-system responses.
Under general supervision, answer and return client phone calls, manage basic requests, problems, crisis.
Upon request, provide basic information and data to report on general program outcomes.
Attend entry level trainings, teach basic skills individually or in group settings.
Complete basic client referrals for personal case load.
Follow all program policies and procedures.
Other duties may be assigned according to agency and program needs.
Additional Requirements:
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to interact well clients, WCMHS staff, and other professionals.
Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.
Able to drive a vehicle without accommodation and occasionally transport clients as needed.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
Able to transition from sitting to standing with or without accommodation.
Willingness to work flexible hours.
Rostered with OPR or willing to be rostered.
Willing to obtain Apprentice Addiction Professional certification within 180 days of hire.
Commitment to WCMHS vision to achieve Healthy Neighbors and Healthy Communities by leading the way to wellness through collaborative, inclusive and compassionate care.
Commitment to WCMHS mission through advocacy for the inclusion of all persons into our communities through active encouragement of client self-determination and recovery. And commitment to serving all children, youth, and families by providing trauma-informed services to support them as they achieve their highest potential and best possible quality of life.
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, criminal justice, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Knowledge of – DSM 5 – counseling and substance abuse treatment, co-occurring disorders, DAP notes, local agencies/ providers, Professional Ethics and Standards and HIPAA Regulations and Standards, ASAM, 42CFR part 2
Experience providing direct supports and therapeutic services clients with substance use disorders and mental health concerns.
Experience with trauma informed care systems and trauma informed language.
Experience developing clinical recommendations that take all client preferences into account.
Strong skills in developing therapeutic rapport that maintains boundaries and facilitates a safe and dependable treatment experience for clients.
Skills in timely documentation and administration processes that enable excellent and up-to-date client chart management.
What We Offer (full time staff):
Generous medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance.
Matching 403(b) contributions starting at 4.25%.
Employee assistance plan.
Generous sick and vacation accruals with 12.5 paid holidays annually.
Mileage reimbursement for agency-related travel.
Employer-paid life, AD & D, Short Term & Long-Term Insurance.
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment Program
Clinical supervision.
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