Substance Use Clinician

Advocates; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employment perks

Work-life balance

Room for advancement

Job summary

Advocates is seeking a Substance Use Clinician in Framingham, Massachusetts, to supervise mobile staff while providing critical support and integrated treatment for individuals facing co-occurring disorders and long-term homelessness. Candidates should be licensed mental health professionals with strong communication skills and the ability to work within diverse teams.

The role emphasizes a commitment to recovery principles, ensuring effective clinical services and fostering inclusion within the community. Enjoy generous employment perks and a chance to make a meaningful impact!

Qualifications

• Current licensure in a mental health field such as LADC I or II, CACD, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LRC.
• Ability to contribute independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality evaluations and clinical services.
• Support clients using motivational interviewing and harm reduction strategies.
• Provide clinical supervision to support staff's educational needs.
• Maintain effective communication with staff and clients.
• Ensure clinical services meet licensing and regulatory standards.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong organizational skills

Problem solving abilities

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Current licensure in a mental health field

Job description

Overview

Salary: $55,000

The Substance Use Clinician provides supervision to mobile staff while developing staff’s skills in responding to complex issues such as co-occurring disorders, substance use and trauma. The Substance Use Clinician will provide 1:1 support and integrated treatment to individuals who have experienced long term homelessness and co-occurring disorders. The Substance Use Clinician will conduct assessments and provide therapeutic services to individuals requiring additional support as a result of co-occurring disorders and/or traumas.

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Shift

First Shift

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with staff, provide high quality evaluations, individual and group clinical services.
• Support persons served by utilizing strategies including Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral for Treatment (SBIRT), Stages of Change model, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction.
• Provide clinical supervision to support and educate staff on substance use recovery principles, trauma recovery, staff responses to challenging behaviors, and strategies to provide effective supports and services
• Support clinical staff within the team concerning the area of Addiction Recovery.
• Demonstrate a proactive commitment to maintaining effective communication with staff and customers to facilitate and promote effective working relationships and customer service.
• Ensure that clinical services are being delivered and documented in accordance with Advocates’ clinical philosophy and all licensing and regulatory bodies.
• Attend and actively participate in trainings as assigned; maintain necessary certifications and licenses.
• Liaise with other community provider and related agencies, and develop community resources.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in a mental health field including but not limited to: LADC I or II, CACD, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LRC.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to contribute independently to and thrive within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational, scheduling and prioritizing skills, and ability to multitask. Outstanding reasoning and problem solving abilities.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.