Substance Use Clinician — Recovery & Co-Occurring Care

MIDDLE PENINSULA NORTHERN NECK CSB; Tappahannock (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health (MPNN BH) in Virginia seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide therapeutic services for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. The role involves developing assessment-based treatment plans, delivering individual and group sessions, and coordinating with community partners to ensure seamless referrals.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a Human Services field with LMHP-E/LMHP, plus 2+ years’

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Services field with LMHP-E/LMHP required.
• CSAC and at least 2 years documented experience with Substance Use Disorders services desired or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct substance use disorder therapeutic services to individuals identified as in need of services through the ASAM assessment.
• Provide psycho-educational, motivational, and supportive group sessions to individuals admitted to substance use disorder services.
• Develop and implement assessment-based, individualized treatment plans for individuals served, to include quarterly reviews and individual satisfaction with services, to promote the individualized recovery process.
• Maintain familiarity with all Substance Use Disorder and Recovery services provided by MPNN BH, and those provided by community partners, to ensure appropriate referrals for additional or alternate services needed by the individual.
• Complete required assessments in a timely manner and as aligned with education, training and credential capabilities. Refers individuals to qualified professionals for additional assessments as determined.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all individuals’ personal information and clinical records to ensure compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR regulations, and in accordance with MPNN BH policies.
• Participate in legal proceedings as summonsed, or required by law, while maintaining adherence to 42 CFR regulations.
• Maintain timely, thorough, and accurate clinical documentation for all services as required by DBHDS and payor requirements.
• Complete all applicable initial and annual trainings as required by MPNN BH and as assigned during the course of employment; maintain current CPR/First Aid and Therapeutic Options certifications, utilizing approved techniques during emergency situations.
• Maintain adherence to all applicable MPNN BH organizational policies, DBHDS requirements, state and federal laws during service provision.
• Maintain adherence to the policies of each location assigned, i.e. GCC, ECC, correctional facilities/jail diversion, etc.
• Will function on a part time basis in local correctional facilities providing educational/motivational groups, completing mental health screenings and symptom specific screenings, assist in linking inmates with services within the correctional facility/jail and with discharge resources as they are released.
• Participate in all required clinical and supervisory meetings to include staffing and informal/formal supervision; maintain positive communication with assigned supervisor for questions, updates and support as needed.
• Exercise considerable initiative and judgement in all aspects of service provision and exercise tact and courtesy with individuals served, families, the public, and all MPNN employees.
• Completes additional duties as assigned to support the Substance Use Disorder program.
• Maintain adherence to MPNN BH commitment to diversity, cultural competency and inclusivity by 1) ensuring positive and effective interaction with others who may possess diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, life-styles and sexual orientations and for treating each individual with respect and dignity, 2) embracing diversity of culture exhibiting a non-judgmental acceptance of others: encouraging individuals to share gifts and strengths that come from human diversity, and 3) recognizing and finding appropriate ways to call attention to injustices about any practice within the agency that is dehumanizing, demoralizing or degrading to individuals.
• Other Duties, as assigned

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health (MPNN BH) in Virginia seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide therapeutic services for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. The role involves developing assessment-based treatment plans, delivering individual and group sessions, and coordinating with community partners to ensure seamless referrals.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a Human Services field with LMHP-E/LMHP, plus 2+ years’