Clinician In Training

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus

About Us
WisHope is committed to providing clinical care, education, and research in the field of addiction treatment and recovery. Our care is personalized to meet the needs of each person who comes through our doors and is integrated to address co-occurring mental health conditions.

Our #1 priority is to help each client first sustain and then maintain long-term recovery. We believe in providing compassionate, individualized care through an interdisciplinary team approach focused on education, advocacy, collaboration, and continued professional growth.

Position Summary

The Clinician–In Training provides substance use disorder and mental health services to individuals receiving care through WisHope while working toward full professional licensure and developing their clinical skills under appropriate supervision.

This position works closely with members of the clinical, medical, psychiatric, and administrative teams to provide high-quality, client-centered services. The Clinician in Training will participate in assessments, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, care coordination, discharge planning, documentation, and other clinical services within their education, training, credentialing, and scope of practice.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, eager to learn, and committed to developing their clinical skills while supporting clients throughout the recovery process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and assist in developing individualized treatment plans for newly admitted clients.
• Provide substance use disorder and mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, intervention services, and other appropriate clinical services.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy or counseling within the employee's education, credentialing, supervision, and scope of practice.
• Conduct client intakes and participate in ongoing evaluation of client needs and progress.
• Develop individualized service and treatment plans and complete treatment plan reviews throughout the duration of care.
• Coordinate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure quality services are provided to clients, families, and referral sources.
• Collaborate with outside providers and community resources to support continuity of care.
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate appropriate follow-up services and referrals.
• Collaborate with medical and psychiatric providers regarding client care when appropriate.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and professional clinical documentation in accordance with organizational policies and applicable federal and state requirements.
• Participate in individual and/or group clinical supervision as required by licensure, credentialing, or organizational expectations.
• Seek consultation and supervision when encountering clinical situations that exceed the employee's experience, training, or scope of practice.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staffing, treatment team meetings, trainings, and other clinical meetings.
• Represent WisHope professionally at trainings, meetings, community events, and other organizational activities.
• Participate in required cultural competency, diversity, safety, and continuing education opportunities.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and follow ethical standards applicable to the employee's profession and credential.
• Demonstrate a willingness to receive feedback and continually develop clinical knowledge, judgment, and professional skills.
• Complete additional duties as needed to support the delivery of quality services to clients.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, behavioral health, substance use disorder counseling, or another related field, OR
• Currently enrolled in an applicable graduate or professional program when permitted by the requirements of the position and applicable credentialing standards.

Licensure/Certification

Candidates must hold a current SAC-IT, LPC-IT and or APSW.

Experience

• Previous experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, social services, or a related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The Clinician in Training should demonstrate:

• Commitment to compassionate, client-centered care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to establish therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Willingness to learn and accept clinical supervision and constructive feedback.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to appropriately recognize when consultation or additional clinical support is needed.
• Understanding of confidentiality and ethical responsibilities within behavioral healthcare.
• Ability to maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Cultural awareness and an ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to professional development and continued growth within the behavioral health field.

Benefits

WisHope values the professional and personal well-being of our team members. Eligible employees may receive benefits including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid continuing education opportunities and CEUs
• Retirement savings account
• A workplace culture centered around resources, education, and advocacy
• Interdisciplinary team support and collaboration
• Opportunities for professional development and clinical growth
• Clinical supervision and opportunities to develop skills toward independent professional practice
• Performance based retention bonuses
• Compensation DOE

EEO Statement
Iris Health Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.