You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.

Mental Health/ Substance Abuse Clinician

Barry County Community Mental Health Authority

Mental Health/Substance Abuse Clinician

****************************************************************************

Qualifications: A master’s degree in psychology and registration as a limited licensed psychologist, or licensed professional counselor in Michigan or a master’s degree in social work and licensure as a social worker in Michigan is required. Have two years’ experience in providing direct services to clients in substance abuse or related human services. If recovering, at least three years of continuing sobriety. CADC/CAADC/MCBAP certification or the willingness to submit a development plan to work towards certification as an addictions counselor is also required. Experience in the form of work or an internship is also necessary. Qualities of sincerity, empathy, and self-assurance, in addition to the ability to relate to a broad range of clients are also necessary. Good communication skills, both verbal and in writing, and good judgment in decision-making are essential.

Life experiences with diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds including experience with behavioral health issues are preferred. Must be supportive of culturally competent recovery-based practice and person-centered planning as a shared decision making process. Must support a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumers in their recovery process.

General Responsibilities: The primary function of this position is to provide mental health and/or substance abuse services to clients of the agency. This may include, but is not limited to, individual conjoint, family, and group interventions at the clinic, IOP (including SA IOP), Positive Directions, nursing home, client’s home, jail, hospital, or any other appropriate location, based on client and clinic need. This position provides the necessary service to the case, i.e. evaluation, diagnosis, intervention, case coordination, and record keeping. Flexibility in work schedule as needed for provision of services to individual clients and their families.

This position reports to the Treatment and Outreach Services.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Conduct individual, group, conjoint, and family therapy sessions. These sessions may take place at the clinic, Positive Directions, nursing home, client’s home, jail, hospital, or any other appropriate location, based on client and clinic need. This also includes intervention in client crisis situations.

2. Perform intake interviews to determine appropriateness of treatment. This includes making evaluations and assessments. Utilizes ASAM placement criteria to determine appropriate level of care in the treatment continuum for client’s diagnosed with a substance use disorder.

3. Conduct SA IOP services as needed.

4. Participate in team evaluation meetings with other staff members in order to coordinate treatment, both inside and outside the agency, updating records as appropriate.

5. Maintain accurate and complete client case files, recording essential information in client’s records and documenting the progress of clients as stipulated in agency policy, by the end of the business day.

6. Coordinate activities with other social service agencies and make necessary arrangements for the utilization of these resources by clients. This is done in conjunction with the case management staff, when appropriate.

7. Attend regular staff meetings and in-service training sessions, when appropriate.

8. Must be available for emergency interventions as required by the agency.

9. Provide quality documentation, relating to service delivery, as required by the standards derived from the Department of Health and Human Services, Medicaid, CARF and agency standards and policies. Ensure that all paperwork is kept up-to-date and all timeliness standards are met.

10. Serve as an advocate for the client and/or client group within and outside of the agency.

11. Serve on Quality Improvement Committee and sub-committees as assigned by the Executive Director.