JOB TITLE: Primary Clinician
Salary Range: $ 65,000 - $ 85,000
REPORTS TO: Clinical Director/Executive Director
DESCRIPTION:
The primary clinician is responsible for the completion of assessments/intakes, group facilitation, maintaining a caseload, family work, discharge planning and other related services for substance use and other mental health disorder treatment related to adults and/or adolescents..
DESCRIPTION, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY:
- Complete clinical assessments, treatment, case management, consultation, referral and education according to the individual’s professional discipline. Services shall be provided in accordance with the established Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) regulations as well as within the scope of practice of the individual.
- Conduct psychosocial evaluations and provide therapeutic interventions including crisis
counseling to individuals, groups and families as needed to facilitate.
- Provide diagnostic assessment, treatment planning and complete necessary updates as required.
- Provide individual, family, and group service appropriate to client needs.
- Provide emergency services during work hours and after hours as assigned.
- Attend staff meetings; participate in clinical supervision, and other activities, which ensure the smooth functioning of clinical operations.
- Maintain positive relationships with referral sources and aftercare providers. Coordinate with MPower Wellness of Pennsylvania, LLC staff and other community providers in providing joint treatment as reflected in the treatment plan. Prepare needed reports of treatment as requested.
- Develop ongoing treatment plans through case staffing with the treatment team and interaction with assigned clients caseloads.
- Maintain case records to reflect the course of treatment and provide required documentation.
- Provide aftercare planning, coordinate with clients around all services.
- Provide consultation and education service to individual and community groups as requested and possible.
- Participate in agency program development activities
- Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities, which ensures smooth functioning of MPower Wellness of Pennsylvania, LLC’s operations.
- Keep current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies
- Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, Program Director or the Executive Director
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, counseling or equivalent social services field preferred
- Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred
- 2-3 years experience working in clinical direct patient care
Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Ability to experience and express empathy
- Ability to be non-judgmental and accepting
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
- High level of self-awareness
- Multicultural competency
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
