High Point & Affiliated Organizations
Location
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Salary
$34 - $39 / HOUR
This critical role involves providing direct patient support within the new High Point Stimulant Treatment project, focusing on a 50/50 split between the Stimulant Treatment and Recovery Team and the general outpatient clinic caseload. Responsibilities include providing direct care, creating plans to reduce barriers for actively using patients, and developing relationships to improve health outcomes and reduce mortality.
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Counseling, Mental Health, or a related field, and new graduates are encouraged to apply, although an independent license is preferred but not required. The clinician must maintain necessary licensure/certificates and comply with Federal Regulations regarding confidentiality, including 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA.
Master Level Clinician – New Graduates are Encouraged to Apply
This is part of the new Stimulant Cooling Center project out of the New Bedford OP Clinic.
This clinician will be responsible for providing patient support in the new High Point Stimulant Treatment project in New Bedford. This position will work in an innovative new program within the Outpatient Program to provide improved health outcomes for individuals who use stimulants. By working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of professionals includes licensed social workers, mental health clinicians, Master’s level clinicians, certified addictions clinicians, psychiatrists, medical physicians, and psychologists, barriers are reduced for patients. This cooperative process ensures that patients have access in real time to the services that they need.
Clinician Qualifications: · Master’s Degree in a related field
· Independent License preferred, not required
· 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 Crisis intervention
Clinician Duties & Responsibilities
· This is a critical role with an innovative behavioral health organization helping people on their journey.
the Stimulant Treatment and Recovery Team and in the outpatient clinic.
· The position will be a 50/50 split of working with patients with stimulant use disorder in the specialty clinic in addition to having a caseload in the outpatient clinic.
· Providing direct care to patients seeking support in 68 N. Front St.’s Stimulant Cooling Center
· Create plans to reduce barriers for actively using patients to reduce further harm.
· Relationship development with patients, collaterals, and staff with the goal of improved health outcomes and reduced mortality of those who use stimulants.
· Attend all unit, facility meetings and case conferences as directed by the Clinical Director
· Facilitate group therapy for the Stimulant Treatment Clients
Benefits: · Medical Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· Long & short term disability
· Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
· 403b - Retirement
· FSA & DCA
· PFML
· Employee Assistance Program
· Bonuses & Referral
· Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
· Education days to use towards CEU's
· Opportunities for loan forgiveness
· Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)
This location is an approved loan forgiveness site, with an annual opportunity to apply.
High Point, a known provider of behavioral health services in Southeastern MA, is looking for clinicians for this dynamic new site that has combined an existing Opioid Treatment Program, and outpatient program with several new initiatives.
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