LCSW/LPC, Licensed Counselor

SaVida Health; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SaVida Health in Newport, Vermont is seeking a licensed clinician (LCSW or LPC) for full-time weekday outpatient counseling. The clinician will deliver mental health and substance use disorder services, complete intake forms, psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, progress notes and discharge planning in accordance with regulatory and managed care requirements.

Responsibilities include documenting care, coordinating with collaborative providers, making referrals as needed, and delivering

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work or allied health field is required.
• Independent (LCSW or LPC) in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity of quality care with collaboration and documentation.
• Provide referrals for higher levels of care as needed.
• Advocate for clients to coordinate services or crisis support.
• Document all clinical content per agency requirements.
• Review client progress quarterly and update treatment plans.
• Provide telehealth services to other SaVida Vermont locations as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Documentation

Telehealth

EMR proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in counseling or social work

Independent licensure: LCSW or LPC

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

About The Organization

SaVida Health is a specialty medical practice providing outpatient opiate and alcohol addiction treatment services. SaVida Health's care model includes medical care, counseling, comprehensive toxicology testing, case management and medical management of psychiatric medications. SaVida provides compassionate and individualized treatment programs to support those with substance use disorder.

(LCSW or LPC)

Newport, VT

Full-Time, only Weekdays

Description

The independently licensed clinician is responsible for providing mental health and substance abuse counseling services to clients in an outpatient setting. This individual will complete all relevant paperwork in a timely fashion as required by agency, regulatory bodies and managed care organizations; this includes but is not limited to: intake paperwork, psychosocial assessments and client mental health and substance use disorder treatment history, treatment plans, session notes, discharge and aftercare plans, collaborative forms and assessments, billing forms and insurance authorizations.

• Provide continuity of quality care as evidenced by documentation/communication with collaborative providers and agencies
• Provide referrals for alternative levels of care as needed
• Act as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
• Document all clinical content per agency requirements
• Review client progress on a quarterly basis and update treatment plans to reflect changes in treatment plan goals
• Provide telehealth services to other SaVida Vermont locations as neede (ie Brattleboro)

Position Requirements

This position requires some knowledge of substance use disorder and mental health counseling.

• Master’s Degree in counseling, social work or other allied health field and Independent (LCSW and LPC) in good standing.
• One year experience working in the substance misuse treatment field
• One year experience working in the mental health counseling field
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience providing individual, couples and/or group counseling, diverse populations
• Excellent, verbal, written and computer skills; EMRs, MS Word, MS Excel preferred
• Ability to work with individuals, groups, bilingual/bicultural preferred

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.