Clinician/Counselor for Residential Facility

Liberty Bay Recovery; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Vision and 401(K)

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Liberty Bay Recovery is seeking a Full Time Residential Counselor/Clinician in Maine to actively engage in treating clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Responsibilities include screening, intake, assessment, treatment planning, and various therapy modalities, with emphasis on person-centered care.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, Maine licensure or eligibility, and the ability to work collaboratively with a treatment team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health counseling, social work or related field.
• Maine licensure or licensed eligible with willingness to pursue licensure.
• Experience or training in co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with health and criminal justice professionals to coordinate care.
• Document individual and group progress notes within 24 hours of service.
• Conduct ongoing treatment plan reviews with clients on a weekly basis.
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy using evidence-based practices.
• Adhere to HIPAA and professional ethics; participate in ongoing education.

Skills

Communication with diverse teams

Documentation within 24 hours

Treatment planning

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in mental health counseling or social work

Maine licensure or eligible for licensure

Job description

Description

Full Time Residential Counselor/Clinician

Liberty Bay Recovery is looking for a Full Time Residential Counselor/Clinician to actively engage in providing treatment for co-occurring "Mental Health and Substance use" disorders. The duties include but are not limited to screening. intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, client education, referrals, reports, recordkeeping, and in consultation with other professionals regarding client services and treatment. Clinicians assist clients with developing person-centered, individualized treatment plans and provide clinical guidance and support that maximizes the client’s ability to manage the symptoms of their co-occurring disorders which contributes to a life of recovery and wellness.

Essential Job Functions

• Work collaboratively with multiple health and criminal justice professionals using tact, diplomacy, and discipline
• Serves as an active participant in any relevant quality improvement and program develop initiatives
• Able to effectively communicate with people at all professional, managerial, and clinical levels and from various backgrounds
• Complete documentation of individual, and group progress notes within 24 hours of service
• Complete ongoing treatment plan reviews with clients weekly
• Complete discharge summaries of all clients within 24 hours of discharge
• Report any complaints or violations of licensing guidelines to clinical supervisor within 24 hours of being notified of violation
• Complete with client, individual treatment plan within 24 hours of admission for all levels of care.
• Attend clinical care team meetings based on clients’ needs
• Demonstrates and fosters the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Must meet pre-employment and maintain all applicable state, national, and job related guidelines for reference checking, background screening,10 panel urine drug screening, health screening, DMV (if applicable), insurance (if applicable), and license/credential verifications
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Provide daily communication/collaboration with treatment team of clients on personal caseload
• Provide individual, and family psychotherapy sessions with program clients on personal caseload
• Provide group psychotherapy utilizing Evidenced Based Practice material
• Maintain all ethical standards consistent with his/her own professional licensing board in addition to organizational standards
• Adheres to all HIPAA guidelines
• Participate in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in mental health counseling, social work or related field
• Maine licensure, or licensed eligible with a willingness to work towards state licensure
• 2-4 years direct experience in the field of mental health and substance use disorders preferred but not required
• Thorough knowledge of causes and treatments of co-occurring disorders and are trained to make decisions based on ethical and professional standards
• Maintain individual professional license in good standing
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check
• Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic

Here is what you can expect from us:

Liberty Bay Recovery, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of treatment, to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

Liberty Bay Recovery is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.