The clinician will maintain an assigned caseload, providing direct care including assessments, individual counseling, treatment planning, and facilitating daily groups for residents. Responsibilities also include maintaining thorough medical records, making appropriate referrals, and linking residents with aftercare services prior to discharge.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant clinical field and have a minimum of two years of supervised substance use disorder counseling experience, with LADC licensure being a plus. Essential requirements include maintaining professionalism, excellent communication, computer literacy, knowledge of substance use/mental health relationships, and strict compliance with confidentiality regulations like 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA.
bachelor degreeCPR CertificationMedical Records MaintenanceHIPAA ComplianceProfessionalismTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionFamily CommunicationDe-escalationIndividual CounselingCaseload ManagementDischarge PlanningGroup Facilitation42 CFR Part 2 ComplianceAftercare PlanningTherapeutic BoundariesBio-Psychosocial Assessments
Job description
Substance Use Clinician
Program/Location
Monarch
House -
New
Bedford,
MA
Education/Licensure: Bachelor’s degree or higher in clinical psychology, education-counseling, medicine, psychology, psychiatric nursing, rehabilitative counseling, or social work, and a minimum of two years of supervised substance use disorder counseling experience;
LADC licensure a plus
Pay
Range: $21-$27/hr (education and experience dependent)
Status: Per Diem, 8hrs/week
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
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
SEMCOA's (Southeast Massachusetts Council on Advocacy) mission is to advocate for and provide support to individuals, families, and communities in the areas of substance use, mental illness, domestic violence, homelessness, and parenting. SEMCOA operates four emergency assistance family shelters that provide supportive services to families and assist them with securing permanent housing. SEMCOA also provides residential recovery home treatment to individuals with substance use disorders, as well as transitional and permanent housing stability and support programs. Our portfolio also includes two graduate sober houses, the Family Preservation Program, as well as Greater Brockton and Greater Attleboro Taunton Healthy Families programs.
Clinician Requirements
Must present as courteous and professional at all times;
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
PFML
Discounted Auto/Home And Renters Insurance
403b - Retirement
FSA & DCA
Bonuses & Referral
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)
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 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;
Certification in the HPAO approved de-escalation program;
CPR Certification;
Successful completion of all trainings upon hire and annually as required.
Substance Use Clinician Duties & Responsibilities
Maintains and submits any current Licensure or Certificate necessary for the performance of the position;
Crisis intervention;
Maintain assigned caseload;
Providing direct care to 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 residents’ medical records. All records are to be professional, complete and thorough with entries made in a timely manner;
Responsible for linking resident’s with aftercare services prior to discharge and aiding the resident and his/her family access services when appropriate;
Communicating/involving family in treatment at resident’s request;
Request extensions after 90 days of treatment if needed;
Maintain professionalism when connecting with individuals collaterals;
Attend and participate in all unit, facility meetings, case conferences, Treatment Team meetings, and mandatory trainings, as directed by the Clinical Supervisor or Director;
Responsible for continued education in the field of substance use and related courses;
All other duties as assigned by Program Director / Clinical Supervisor.
