Non-licensed Clinician - School Based

Non-Licensed Clinician

Enjoy making a difference? Join the team at Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), enriching the lives of others, one individual at a time. FREE benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Non-Licensed Clinician provides clinical support to individuals with mental health, substance use, or behavioral conditions. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, medication monitoring, assistance with daily living skills, and support during services. The Non-Licensed Clinician helps develop Initial Treatment Plans, Relapse Prevention Plans, and Support Plans; leads therapy groups; offers individualized counseling; participates in team meetings; and conducts assessments as needed. This is a temporary role for team members working towards licensure, which must be obtained within six months of hire. All duties are performed under the supervision and license of a licensed professional within the organization.

Under the supervision and formal approval of a licensed professional, the Non-Licensed Clinician:

• Performs assessments to evaluate a variety of mental health and/or substance abuse and/or behavioral conditions to children, adolescents and adults on site or within satellite sites.
• Develops individualized, prescriptive treatment plans to fit the needs of each client using appropriate diagnostic and patient placement criteria.
• Conducts individual, family, and group counseling, utilizing methods consistent with evidence-based practice, using a brief, focal model of care when appropriate.
• Utilizes outcome tools to determine patient progress.
• Coordinates client care with primary care, other specialty providers, schools, and families via written and verbal communication.
• Arranges for appropriate care within the FREE umbrella or through outside providers as prescribed in policies and procedures.
• Ensures that each client's rights are protected and that they are provided with appropriate interventions based on ability to participate, cultural concerns, and diagnostic impression.
• Participates in departmental activities such as clinical care conferences, integrated care committees and risk meetings to ensure the highest quality of care is met.
• Maintains progress notes and other documentation required so that the client medical record is completed contemporaneously.
• Advocates for the needs of the individuals in team discussions, communications with collateral organizations, and other contacts.
• Participates in the review of referral information when applicable, and case reviews as needed.

• Ensures that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is completed/processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities of All FREE Employees:

• Always communicates in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.
• Complies fully with FREE's confidentiality policies by holding in strictest confidence all information pertaining to members, residents, the people we support and their families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees.
• Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports any and all unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and/or eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk.
• Coordinates, supports, attends and participates in all required events/meetings/reviews/committees, including ones outside of standard working hours.
• Meets all job requirements and stays in compliance.
• Adheres to FREE's standard of ethical behavior as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in human services field required
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals with behavioral health diagnoses required
• Specialized Training, Licenses, Certifications: Not required, training will be provided upon hire as needed

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:

• Computer literacy required
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential
• Must be efficient and well organized, and have excellent communication skills
• Critical thinking and sound judgment skills are necessary

• Other Requirements: Valid Driver's License and satisfy criteria to be a driver for FREE
• Must obtain LMHC or LMSW licensure within 6 months of hire

Work Environment:

This role is performed in-person. Some travel is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Employee is required to sit, walk and stand for prolonged period of time (at least 8 hours).
• Employee is required to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Employee is required to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax and filing cabinets.
• Employee is required to reach with hands and arms.
• Employee might be required to move and/or lift light items.

Notwithstanding the above listed physical requirements of this position, FREE will provide reasonable accommodations to allow employees to perform the essential functions of the position, provided such reasonable accommodations do not cause undue hardship on FREE.

FREE is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, FREE complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in all of its locations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.