Clinician

SUMMARY
In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies, the Clinician counsels individuals, groups and families regarding substance abuse and mental health disorders and implements integrated therapeutic treatment plans utilizing evidence based best practices and curriculum.

Shift Available

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Tuesday & Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm  

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Conducts screenings, intakes and integrated assessments of clients to obtain information concerning substance use, mental health, medical history and all other pertinent information.
•  Implements therapeutic treatment using approved methods of planning, case management and crisis intervention to assist clients in overcoming substance use and mental health disorders as well as other life issues.
• Utilizes evidence-based theories and techniques to effectively counsel individuals, groups and families.
• Actively engages in the role of group facilitator and promotes group process. 
• Integrates discharge planning throughout the treatment process including the beginning, middle and termination phases of treatment.
• Manages time appropriately to ensure that group and individual sessions occur at appointed times and that all documentation deadlines are met including but not limited to; treatment plans, SOAP notes, court reports, billing, discharges and intakes.
• Learns and follows regulations and stipulations for the Enhanced Care Clinic contract.
• Consults with medical doctor or other specialists concerning recovery plan and amends plan as directed and in collaboration with client served.
• Provides information and education to individuals, groups and families concerning co-occurring issues.
• Participates in weekly supervision, team meeting, and attend case conferences.
• Ability to follow procedure in collecting and sending toxicology samples and utilizing the proper laboratory forms for same gender clients.
• Meets regularly with supervisor for supervision as outlined in the personnel policy.
• Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other related fields.  Minimum of two years of experience working with substance abuse, mental health, co-occurring disorders, and HIV/AIDS populations. 

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships and project a professional image.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality. 
• Able to work with a team approach.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.
• Excellent communication skills.  
• Ability to project a professional image.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES 

•     Incumbents may be required to secure professional certification and/or license (LADC, LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LMFT). 
•     Valid Connecticut driver's license is required.