United Counseling Service of Bennington County Inc
Location
Woodford, Vermont
Salary
$57,271 - $64,046 / YEAR
The Outpatient Clinician provides clinical assessment, counseling, and case management services to individuals and families dealing with mental health or substance use issues. They also provide consultation and education services to schools, agencies, and the community while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Candidates must hold a minimum of a master’s degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, psychiatric nursing, or a related human services field. The position requires the clinician to be licensed or license-eligible in Vermont and possess a valid driver’s license.
Under the direction of the Director of Outpatient and Substance Use Services, the Outpatient Clinician provides a wide variety of clinical services to mental health and/or substance use clients, including clinical case management services, consultation, and education services to area schools, agencies, and the community at large.
Provides assessment and counseling to individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use problems. Services may include individual, family, group, or relationship counseling. Coordinates services with other agencies and providers. Facilitates appropriate referrals for other services whenever necessary. May provide specialized assessments/screening services based on professional concentration and training, i.e., psychological testing, substance use evaluations, etc.
If, or as assigned, provide Substance Use services, or within related SUD grants, the incumbent will show competencies in screening, assessment, engagement, treatment planning, collaboration, referral, motivational interviewing, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and other evidence-based counseling and professional ethics theories, in order to provide effective care.
Provides mental health and/or substance use consultation to the community at large, area agencies, the professional community, and/or schools as required. Consultation can be educational or evaluative in nature. Specific areas of consultation/education are based on clinician's areas of expertise or interest. Provides liaison services between two sponsoring agencies to coordinate services to clients.
Provides concurrent case management services on an as needed basis. These services may include service coordination with other agencies and services. Collateral contacts with other family members or significant others in client's life may be necessary with telephone support, social support services for locating, developing, providing care services, treatment planning sessions, and Bamboo Health follow up.
Initiates and maintains in a timely and thorough manner the record keeping and administrative documentation required to account for our services to clients. Such work includes, but is not limited to, client-specific assessments, case services, and progress notes all to be done collaboratively. Complete time sheets and maintain accurate and complete schedules.
Attends and actively participates in the necessary coordinative, administrative, and clinical meetings designed to inform, problem solve, and coordinate services and programs.
EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE / CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of a master’s degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, psychiatric nursing, or related humans services field. Position requires the clinician to be licensed in VT or VT OPR license eligible and Rostered. Minimum of one year of experience preferred. Valid driver’s license COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED: Typing and navigating Windows management Email usage
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