Per-diem Clinician

ADP, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Clinic in Massachusetts is seeking masters level clinicians (licensed or license eligible) to provide high-quality clinical treatment. Per-diem clinicians deliver individual, group, and family therapy to diverse populations and complete timely clinical documentation.

You will raise safety concerns with your supervisor as soon as possible and participate in required supervision and team meetings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field is required.
• 2–3 years experience with individuals impacted by substance use or mental health challenges preferred.
• LADC-I or LADC-II licensure preferred; independent licensure highly preferred.
• Bilingual/multilingual abilities are a huge plus.
• Experience leading group therapy and a trauma-informed approach are valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing mental health and/or substance abuse services through individual, family, and/or group therapy.
• Conduct initial diagnostic assessments and complete required clinical documentation.
• Present cases for discussion at team.
• Attend staff meetings and required training sessions.
• Maintain case records to highest standards, including intake documentation.
• Refer and consult with the program manager about level of care changes or transfers.
• Develop and update treatment plans with explicit goals and target dates.
• Seek consultation from team members and supervisor on difficult issues.
• Obtain authorization to communicate with all service providers involved.
• Attend supervision on a bi-weekly or monthly basis depending on licensure; attend team meetings as needed.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multilingual abilities

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling

Job description

The Community Clinic (formerly Boston ASAP) aims to provide the best and most accessible mental health and wellness outpatient services for all ages through a variety of individual, family, couples, and group therapy programs. As a Massachusetts Department of Public Health licensed facility, we offer both mental health and substance abuse treatment services.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Community Clinic has openings for masters level clinicians (licensed or license eligible) to provide high-quality clinical treatment in a growing agency. Per-diem clinicians deliver individual, group, and/or family therapy to diverse populations. Per-diem clinicians are responsible for completing clinical documentation in a timely manner and bringing up safety concerns with their assigned supervisor as soon as possible.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide ongoing mental health and/or substance abuse services through individual, family, and/or group therapy
• Conduct an initial diagnostic assessments and complete required clinical documentation
• Present cases for discussion at team
• Attend staff meetings and required training sessions.
• Maintain case records to highest standards, including all intake documentation
• Refer and consult with the program manager about any person served who may need a different level of care, is inappropriate for current level of care, requires change or revision in treatment plan, or transfer to another agency.
• Develop and update treatment plans as required, identifying specific treatment goals and target dates of attainment
• Seek consultation and coordination from team members and supervisor on difficult to treat issues.
• Obtain authorization or refusal of authorization to communicate and coordinate with all service providers involved with person served, including Primary Care Physicians
• Attend individual supervision on a bi-weekly or monthly basis depending on licensure; attend team meetings as needed
• Follow all agency policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field (independent licensure highly preferred)
• LADC-I or LADC-II and meet 105 CMR 168.00, Licensure of Alcohol and Drug Counselor preferred
• 2-3 years prior experience working with individuals impacted by substance use or mental health challenges
• Bilingual/multilingual skills a huge plus
• Previous experience leading group therapy sessions
• Cultural awareness and humility with an understanding of the way in which systems of oppression impact the mental health needs of low-income communities
• Team player dedicated to serving as a caring individual for those in need
• Experience working with individuals impacted by trauma (preferred)
• Superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task efficiently