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. Powered by JazzHR