The clinician will maintain an assigned caseload, providing direct patient care including assessments, individual counseling, group facilitation, and comprehensive treatment/discharge planning. They are responsible for accurate and timely completion of all required medical records and compliance with confidentiality regulations like 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's Degree and/or independent licensure in a related field, along with a minimum of one year of supervised substance abuse counseling experience. Essential skills include strong communication, diagnostic and assessment abilities, knowledge of substance abuse/mental health relationships, and the capacity for interagency collaboration.
Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
Company paid CEU Trainings w/ Education days to complete CEU's
Free meals at select programs (when available)
Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)
About Us
High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness.
High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services.
Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness.
High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity.
Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.
Clinician Requirements
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
FSA
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Retirement
Bonuses
403b
Discounted Home Insurance
Discounted Auto Insurance
DCA
PFML
Renters Insurance
Referral
Company Paid CEU Trainings
Unmatched Leave Time
Eligibility For Free Classes To Become A Licensed Counselor Or Recovery Coach
Education Days To Complete CEU's
Free Meals At Select Programs
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
An understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues and/or self-help programs
Diagnostic, assessment skills and case management ability
Promote and enhance ones knowledge about the symptoms of psychiatric illness and addiction
Interagency collaboration
Ability to facilitate a group/lecture
Ability to set limits and enforce rules
An understanding of boundaries and ethics
Computer skills.
Clinician Duties & Responsibilities
Maintains and submits any current Licensure or Certificate necessary for the performance of the position
Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy and HIPAA Regulations
Participate in Treatment Team Meetings
Maintain assigned caseload; Providing direct care to patients – including assessments of the new patients, individual counseling, discharge planning, treatment plans, daily progress notes, daily groups, group note completion 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 manners
Provide direct care to the patients. This care will include, but not limited to, individual counseling, group facilitation, lectures, orientation for new patient’s, discharge & aftercare planning, & case management of patients assigned
Responsible for linking patient’s with aftercare services prior to discharge and aiding the patient and his/her family access outpatient services when appropriate
Attend all unit, facility meetings and case conferences as directed by the Clinical Director
Attend mandatory trainings
Responsible for continued education in the field of substance abuse and related courses
Responsible for contacting the insurance company for authorization, as needed
Utilize walkie-talkie as campus responder
Utilize standards precautions at all times
Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients as defined by the patient’s rights
Other duties as assigned by the Program Director, the Clinical Director, and/or the Senior Clinician
Clinician Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree &/or independently licensed in a related field
Minimum of one (1) year of supervised substance abuse counseling experience
Any compensation range provided is an estimate based on current market data. The actual offer may fall above or below this range, depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, and geographic location.
High Points’ main objective is to ensure all employees and their families lead fulfilling and healthy lives. We offer essential resources and support to build and sustain physical, financial, and emotional strength to achieve this. Our focus is on overall well-being so you can concentrate on the things that matter most. Our benefits plan comprises medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, 403b, paid vacation/time off, and other benefits.
High Point and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics.
