Contract Clinician

Abhs; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Abhs is seeking a Contract Clinician to provide clinical support in a Mental Health Residential Treatment setting. This part-time role primarily covers weekend shifts, focusing on intake assessments, admissions support, and facilitating assigned therapeutic groups.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support resident safety, treatment goals, and continuity of care within your licensure and scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services field required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in mental health or SUD setting desired.
• Experience with intake assessments, admissions, and therapeutic group facilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake assessments and admissions duties.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups.
• Support residents with clinical needs and safety planning.
• Assist with coverage and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Maintain documentation and confidentiality in accordance with laws.

Skills

Clinical intake

Group facilitation

De-escalation

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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Scranton, PA, Scranton, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2618

The Contract Clinician provides clinical support to residents in the Mental Health Residential Treatment setting, with primary responsibility for completing intake assessments, supporting the admission process, and facilitating assigned therapeutic groups. The Contract Clinician collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to support resident safety, continuity of care, and treatment goals while providing services within their education, training, licensure, and scope of practice. This is a part-time contract position primarily scheduled for weekend coverage.

Tasks & Responsibilities

1. Intake & Admissions

• Review referral information and clinical prescreens for prospective residents.
• Conduct clinical intake assessments within scope of practice and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assess psychiatric history, current symptoms, psychosocial needs, and safety risks.
• Complete required admission documentation accurately and timely.
• Communicate clinical concerns and admission recommendations to the appropriate clinical leadership.
• Coordinate the clinical handoff to the assigned Primary Therapist.

2. Group Facilitation

• Facilitate assigned psychoeducational, therapeutic, and skills-based groups.
• Provide groups focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, mindfulness, recovery skills, symptom management, and other identified treatment needs.
• Document group participation, interventions, and resident response.
• Encourage resident participation and reinforce treatment goals.

3. Clinical & Resident Support

• Monitor and communicate relevant changes in resident behavior, mood, and clinical presentation.
• Provide supportive one-on-one interactions within scope of practice.
• Reinforce coping, emotional regulation, and recovery skills.
• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation using approved, trauma-informed practices.
• Participate in risk assessment and safety planning as appropriate to training and scope of practice.
• Report significant clinical or safety concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the EHR.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with Primary Therapists, Clinical Leadership, Medical Staff, RSS, Case Management, and other members of the treatment team.
• Provide relevant clinical observations and information to support continuity of care.

B. Additional Duties

• Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.
• As the company continues to grow, additional responsibilities that are essential for the department to be successful will be assigned accordingly.

C. Interpersonal Relations

• Create Meaningful Connections: Demonstrates the ability to function effectively as a part of a team. Use outstanding oral and written communication with employees at all levels of the business for support and sharing of information.
• Take Accountability: Take constructive feedback and prevent discourse among our peers.
• Live in the Solution: Critically thinking should be the solution when problems arise. Having the ability to accept constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
• Be Professional: Wear business casual attire (please see dress code policy).

Performance Standards & Measurement

• Compliance with essential and incidental duties; compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the business.

Equipment, Tools & Machines

• Use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment such as a printer and fax.
• Use of company network and email domain.

Working Conditions

• Air conditioned and well-illuminated office environment and outdoor environment.
• May have several responsibilities at once. Interaction with others is constant and can be interruptive.
• Work may be stressful at times due to high level workflow.

Qualifications

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in the human services field (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.).
• Preferred: Master's degree in a human services field or licensure for state of service

Experience :

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a mental health or substance use disorder setting.