Outpatient Clinician

UCS Offers Generous Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities
• Free clinical supervision towards licensure
• Loan repayment and tuition assistance program
• Award winning worksite wellness program
• An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee.
• Rewarding experience making a difference in the community.

OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Director of Outpatient and Substance Use Services, the Outpatient Clinician provides a wide variety of clinical services to mental health and/or substance use clients, including clinical case management services, consultation, and education services to area schools, agencies, and the community at large.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES: Provides assessment and counseling to individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use problems. Services may include individual, family, group, or relationship counseling. Coordinates services with other agencies and providers. Facilitates appropriate referrals for other services whenever necessary. May provide specialized assessments/screening services based on professional concentration and training, i.e., psychological testing, substance use evaluations, etc.

If, or as assigned, provide Substance Use services, or within related SUD grants, the incumbent will show competencies in screening, assessment, engagement, treatment planning, collaboration, referral, motivational interviewing, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and other evidence-based counseling and professional ethics theories, in order to provide effective care.

CONSULTATION AND EDUCATION SERVICES: Provides mental health and/or substance use consultation to the community at large, area agencies, the professional community, and/or schools as required. Consultation can be educational or evaluative in nature. Specific areas of consultation/education are based on clinician's areas of expertise or interest. Provides liaison services between two sponsoring agencies to coordinate services to clients.

CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SUPPORT: Provides concurrent case management services on an as needed basis. These services may include service coordination with other agencies and services. Collateral contacts with other family members or significant others in client's life may be necessary with telephone support, social support services for locating, developing, providing care services, treatment planning sessions, and Bamboo Health follow up.

CLINICAL RECORD-KEEPING: Initiates and maintains in a timely and thorough manner the record keeping and administrative documentation required to account for our services to clients. Such work includes, but is not limited to, client-specific assessments, case services, and progress notes all to be done collaboratively. Complete time sheets and maintain accurate and complete schedules.

ADMINISTRATIVE, AGENCY, AND CLINICAL TEAM MEETINGS: Attends and actively participates in the necessary coordinative, administrative, and clinical meetings designed to inform, problem solve, and coordinate services and programs.

EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE / CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of a master’s degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, psychiatric nursing, or related humans services field. 
• Position requires the clinician to be licensed in VT or VT OPR license eligible and Rostered. 
• Minimum of one year of experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Typing and navigating
• Windows management 
• Email usage

Compensation details: View phone number on apply.j-vers.com Yearly Salary

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