Master's or Licensed Outpatient Clinicia

Clinician Requirements Must always present as courteous and professional;? Maintains and submits any current Licensure or Certificate necessary for the performance of the position; Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks;? Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion;? Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPAO Electronic Health Record (EHR);? Must have the ability to work with others in a cooperative and collaborative manner;? An understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs;? Understand and maintain therapeutic boundaries;? Reinforce rules in a respectful manner;? Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations;? TB/Flu and Covid19 Assessment;? Annual Completion of the HPAO crisis de-escalation program;? CPR Certification;? Successful completion of all trainings upon hire and annually as required.? Clinician Duties and Responsibilities Crisis intervention; Maintain assigned caseload; Providing direct care to patients/residents ? including assessments, individual counseling, discharge and aftercare planning, treatment plans and updates, weekly progress notes, daily groups facilitation, group note completion, and completion of bio-psychosocial assessments; Making referrals when appropriate; Responsible for each assigned patients/residents? medical records. All records are to be professional, complete and thorough with entries made in a timely manner; Responsible connecting patients/residents with aftercare services prior to discharge and aiding the resident and his/her family access services when appropriate; Communicating/involving family in treatment at patients/residents' request; Attend and participate in all unit, facility meetings, case conferences, Treatment Team meetings, and mandatory trainings, as directed by the Clinical Supervisor/Director; Responsible for continued education in the field of substance use, mental health and related courses; Always utilize standards precautions; Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients as defined by the patient?s rights. Outpatient Services Specific Duties and Responsibilities Providing clinical services to patients ? including required assessments, individual/family/couples counseling, group clinical services, discharge planning, treatment plans, progress notes, and completion of bio-psychosocial assessments; Responsible for each assigned patients' medical records. All records are to be professional, complete and thorough with entries made in a timely manner; Completion of all required external clinical communications including court/DCF/DMH monthly compliance reports, evaluation summaries, other requested external documentation; Ability to provide clinical services through in-person and telehealth modalities; Responsible for linking patients with aftercare services prior to discharge and aiding the patient and his/her family access outpatient services when appropriate; Attend all identified meetings, MDT meetings and case conferences as directed by the Clinical Director; Attend mandatory trainings and seek opportunities for clinical growth through certification; Maintain professional license in good standing, as applicable; Responsible for contacting the insurance company for authorization, as needed; Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients as defined by the patient?s rights; Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Program Director, Clinical Supervisor or Assistant Program Director. Clinician Qualifications: Master?s degree in one of the following disciplines or a closely related field; clinical psychology, education-counseling, medicine, psychology, psychiatric nursing, rehabilitative counseling, social w rk.