Clinical Support

Kandela-Recovery-Center; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kandela Recovery Center in Boca Raton, FL, seeks a Clinical Support professional to assist clinical staff with group facilitation, intake documentation, and biopsychosocial assessments. You will support the treatment team and residents, participate in crisis intervention, and help streamline patient care while maintaining confidentiality and safety standards.

The role requires 2+ years in behavioral health or 1 year minimum, a BA/BS in a related field (MA/MS preferred), strong communication

Qualifications

• 2+ years in substance abuse/behavioral health or 1 year minimum
• BA/BS in related field; MA/MS preferred
• Team-oriented with strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of State guidelines
• Proficient in verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality laws
• Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace policies and procedures
• Level II background check clearance
• Knowledge of workplace violence
• Knowledge of current utilized technology
• Strong therapeutic, communication, and crisis intervention skills

Responsibilities

• Provide group psychotherapy to meet patient treatment needs
• Document client progress per policies in a clear, timely manner
• Share pertinent patient information with the clinical team
• Demonstrate effective communication skills
• Pursue educational courses and in-services training
• Respond to changing situations with flexibility
• Work as a team member under stress and maintain professionalism
• Model a positive image of mental health in practice
• Ensure safe work practices and comply with regulations
• Meet with supervisor regularly to identify areas for improvement
• Assist in developing treatment plans and updates with the team
• Maintain effective time management
• Stay updated on community resources
• Report abuse of patients' rights immediately

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Time management

Flexibility

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

BA/BS in related field

MA/MS preferred

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Job Description: Clinical Support

Position Title: Clinical Support
Location: Kandela Recovery Center
Reports To: Clinical Lead/Clinical Director

Position Summary

Maintains open communication lines with Clinical Director, Center staff, attending clinicians and physicians, clients and families. Clinical Support provides support to Clinical staff with facilitating groups, intake documentation, biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and support to the patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge and skills to provide group psychotherapy, meeting the patient’s treatment needs and requirements.
• Document client progress/regression according to established policies and procedures in a clear. concise. timely manner.
• Provide pertinent patient information to the clinical team based on evaluation to assist in the patient treatment process.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Continue with educational courses and in-services training, per policies and procedures.
• Respond positively to changing situations in the work setting.
• Work as a team member, demonstrating maturity under stress and objectivity.
• Perform in a professional manner and role models a positive image of mental health.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Works in a safety-conscious manner which ensures the safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or clients in the workplace.
• Complies with company policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Meets with supervisor on a regular basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and or improving services.
• Assist in developing aspects of treatment plans and treatment plan updates in collaboration with other treatment team members.
• Effective time management.
• Update knowledge of community resources on a continuous basis.
• Report abuse of patients' rights immediately

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in substance abuse/behavioral health or a minimum of one year of experience.
• MUST HAVE minimal of BA/BS IN SIMILAR FIELD. MA/MS preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member and have management, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs.
• Knowledge of State guidelines.
• Demonstrates Proficiency in Verbal & Written Communication Skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality Laws.
• Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies and Procedures.
• Clearance of level II background check.
• Knowledge of Workplace Violence.
• Knowledge of current utilized technology
• Strong therapeutic, communication, and crisis intervention skills.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.

Work Environment

• Residential mental health treatment facility.
• May involve working with individuals in detox, early recovery, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
• Requires flexibility, including evenings, weekends

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and facilitate groups for extended periods.
• Must be able to respond quickly to crises.
• Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds) may be required.