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BH Residential lists this Substance Use Clinician opportunity in fayville, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Substance Use Clinician
Salary: $55,000- $58,000
Schedule: 9am-5pm
The Substance Use Clinician provides supervision to mobile staff while developing staff's skills in responding to complex issues such as co-occurring disorders, substance use and trauma. The Substance Use Clinician will provide 1:1 support and integrated treatment to individuals who have experienced long term homelessness and co-occurring disorders. The Substance Use Clinician will conduct assessments and provide therapeutic services to individuals requiring additional support as a result of co-occurring disorders and/or traumas.
At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.
We're a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.
At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Responsibilities
Collaborating with staff, provide high quality evaluations, individual and group clinical services.
Support persons served by utilizing strategies including Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral for Treatment (SBIRT), Stages of Change model, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction.
Provide clinical supervision to support and educate staff on substance use recovery principles, trauma recovery, staff responses to challenging behaviors, and strategies to provide effective supports and services
Support clinical staff within the team concerning the area of Addiction Recovery.
Demonstrate a proactive commitment to maintaining effective communication with staff and customers to facilitate and promote effective working relationships and customer service.
Ensure that clinical services are being delivered and documented in accordance with Advocates' clinical philosophy and all licensing and regulatory bodies.
Attend and actively participate in trainings as assigned; maintain necessary certifications and licenses.
Liaise with other community provider and related agencies, and develop community resources.
Qualifications
Current licensure in a mental health field including but not limited to: LADC I or II, CACD, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LRC.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Ability to contribute independently to and thrive within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Strong organizational, scheduling and prioritizing skills, and ability to multitask. Outstanding reasoning and problem solving abilities.
Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.
Worksite address
fayville, MA, 01745, US
Who can apply
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