Per-diem Clinician

The Community Clinic (formerly Boston ASAP) aims to provide the best and most accessible mental health and wellness outpatient services for all ages through a variety of individual, family, couples, and group therapy programs. As a Massachusetts Department of Public Health licensed facility, we offer both mental health and substance abuse treatment services.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Community Clinic has openings for masters level clinicians (licensed or license eligible) to provide high-quality clinical treatment in a growing agency. Per-diem clinicians deliver individual, group, and/or family therapy to diverse populations. Per-diem clinicians are responsible for completing clinical documentation in a timely manner and bringing up safety concerns with their assigned supervisor as soon as possible.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide ongoing mental health and/or substance abuse services through individual, family, and/or group therapy
• Conduct an initial diagnostic assessments and complete required clinical documentation
• Present cases for discussion at team
• Attend staff meetings and required training sessions.
• Maintain case records to highest standards, including all intake documentation
• Refer and consult with the program manager about any person served who may need a different level of care, is inappropriate for current level of care, requires change or revision in treatment plan, or transfer to another agency.
• Develop and update treatment plans as required, identifying specific treatment goals and target dates of attainment
• Seek consultation and coordination from team members and supervisor on difficult to treat issues.
• Obtain authorization or refusal of authorization to communicate and coordinate with all service providers involved with person served, including Primary Care Physicians
• Attend individual supervision on a bi-weekly or monthly basis depending on licensure; attend team meetings as needed
• Follow all agency policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field (independent licensure highly preferred)
• LADC-I or LADC-II and meet 105 CMR 168.00, Licensure of Alcohol and Drug Counselor preferred
• 2-3 years prior experience working with individuals impacted by substance use or mental health challenges
• Bilingual/multilingual skills a huge plus
• Previous experience leading group therapy sessions
• Cultural awareness and humility with an understanding of the way in which systems of oppression impact the mental health needs of low-income communities
• Team player dedicated to serving as a caring individual for those in need
• Experience working with individuals impacted by trauma (preferred)
• Superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task efficiently