SUMMARY: Under direct/indirect supervision from clinical supervisor(s), provides a wide range of bio-psychosocial evaluations/assessments, individual, family, and group counseling, and/or case management services in a clinical environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides individual/family counseling and/or case management to clients and families. Prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs as necessary; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.
• Collects data about clients through interviews, case history, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
• Consults with other agency therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
• Maintains client confidentiality as necessary in all communications.
• Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems.
• Attends clinical staff meetings and group supervision with the clinical supervisor as required.
• Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies for other required services;
• Follows up to determine reliability of treatment used; changes method and degree of therapy when indicated.
• Establishes and maintains case files, referrals, and other related documents for the treatment of clients; keeps abreast of client data to ensure appropriate treatment and care are delivered.
• Consults with supervisor and appropriate staff in relation to client records, rights, and responsibilities.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge and understanding of mental health/substance abuse counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.
• Knowledge of community mental health and community resources.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.50 - $25.25 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15.00 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Public Health

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person