Lead Clinician - Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ Licensed Addition Counselor (LCSW/LAC)

Lead Clinician -- Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Addiction Counselor (LCSW/LAC) Location: Polson, Montana Job Type: Part-Time (Opportunity to grow into Full-Time) Reports To: Clinical Director ## Position Summary MMRW is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and highly organized Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who also holds a Montana Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential to join our growing outpatient treatment team. This clinician will provide evidence-based treatment for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions in our ASAM 2.1 Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Responsibilities include assessments, individual and group counseling, treatment planning, clinical documentation, and coordination of care. In addition to direct clinical services, this position will provide clinical supervision and mentorship to graduate-level practicum students, supporting their professional development while ensuring quality client care. The ideal candidate is a collaborative clinician with strong leadership skills, sound clinical judgment, and a passion for developing future behavioral health professionals. ## Essential Responsibilities ### Clinical Services - Conduct comprehensive mental health and substance use assessments utilizing ASAM Criteria. - Assess and treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders within scope of licensure. - Develop individualized treatment plans and update them according to agency and regulatory standards. - Facilitate psychoeducational and process-oriented Intensive Outpatient (IOP) group therapy. - Provide individual, family, and crisis counseling as clinically indicated. - Complete discharge planning and discharge summaries. - Coordinate referrals to mental health providers, medical providers, higher levels of care, and community resources to ensure continuity of care. - Collaborate with probation, courts, child welfare, medical providers, and community partners when appropriate. - Participate in treatment team meetings, staffing, and case consultations. ### Documentation & Compliance - Complete accurate, timely, and audit-ready clinical documentation. - Maintain compliance with Medicaid, Montana licensing requirements, and ASAM Criteria. - Protect client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. - Participate in quality assurance activities, chart reviews, and utilization review processes. - Help draft and refine templates outlining groups, trainings, and practical tips. - Assist with maintenance of clinic forms (intake packets, treatment plans, releases, requests for services, etc.). ### Clinical Supervision & Leadership - Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and evaluation for graduate-level practicum students in accordance with university and licensing board requirements. - Model ethical, trauma-informed, and evidence-based clinical practice. - Support onboarding and development of new clinical staff as assigned. - Participate in agency clinical supervision and leadership meetings. - Provide consultation to treatment team regarding complex clinical cases. - Serve as On-site Supervisor for clinic staff including Counseling/Social Work Interns and Clinicians-in-training. - Assist with staff recruitment, orientation, and onboarding; maintaining a meaningful, satisfying, highly desirable place of work. - Ensure HIPAA compliance. - Ensure that all clinicians maintain health records including progress notes and treatment plans. - Work with Office Coordinator to ensure timely mental health billing and insurance applications/processing. - Assist with coordination and facilitation of Urgent Response efforts. ### Professional Responsibilities - Maintain professional boundaries and ethical practice at all times. - Support a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, an recovery-oriented treatment environment. - Implement crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety protocols consistent with agency policy. - Participate in the agency's rotating on-call schedule as assigned. - Maintain required continuing education and professional licensure. - Perform other duties as assigned. - Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive and ethical organization. ## Minimum Qualifications - Current unrestricted Montana Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). - Current unrestricted Montana Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC). - Three or more years of clinical experience. - Eligible to provide clinical supervision for graduate-level social work practicum students. - Experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. - High competence with treatment plans, diagnosis, progress notes, and ability to train others. - Experience managing teams including a minimum of 2 years' experience as a staff supervisor. - Experience in compassionate, strategic business leadership. - Ability to pass criminal background screening. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience in Intensive Outpatient (IOP) or outpatient behavioral health settings. - Experience supervising practicum students or early-career clinicians. - Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Seeking Safety, or other evidence-based practices. - Experience working with justice-involved populations. - Training and experience with HIPAA standards. - Specialized training and experience in grief/trauma (2+ years) a plus but not required. - Familiarity with electronic health records and Medicaid documentation requirements. ## Knowledge & Skills - ASAM Criteria - DSM-5-TR diagnostic formulation - Trauma-informed care - Co-occurring disorders - Group facilitation - Clinical supervision - Crisis intervention - Treatment planning - HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 - Medicaid documentation standards - Excellent written and verbal communication - Strong organizational and time-management skills ## Ideal Candidate - Is an engaging and confident group facilitator. - Demonstrates excellent clinical judgment. - Is organized and completes documentation promptly. - Enjoys mentoring future clinicians. - Has the desire to learn and work in a collaborative capacity with professionals and community members. - Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. - Maintains professionalism and compassion under pressure. - Values accountability, integrity, and continuous learning. - Is committed to supporting clients in long-term recovery. - Excellent communication skills (including verbal, written, and technical). - Ability to maintain a positive attitude and sense of calm when working with pervasive grief and complex trauma. - Ability to manage a staff team (give and receive feedback; set and support workplace policies; support intrapersonal, interpersonal, and organizational wellness). ## Schedule - Part-time with opportunity for growth into full-time. - May include daytime and/or evening IOP groups. - Occasional weekend programming as needed. - Participation in rotating 24/7 crisis access line. - Flexible schedule based on program needs. - Opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the program expands. ## How to Apply Interested applicants are asked to send the following materials to : - Resume - Cover Letter / Letter of Interest (Why MMRW? Availability? Relevant Experience?) - 3 Professional References (Names & Contact info) with consent to contact Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. ## Benefits of MMRW MMRW has staff to support clinicians including a front desk/office coordinator and billing manager as well as payroll support. These staff are res