About the role
JOB TITLE: MASTER'S LEVEL SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLINICIAN
REPORTS TO: Clinical Director
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Provide individual and group counseling to clients who suffer from or have been affected by addiction. Advise clients on a range of issues relating to alcoholism, addictions, and mental health. Provide support and prevention options to help clients and families recover from addiction, modify behaviors, and/or improve mental health.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with clients to develop individualized action plans focused on mental health, substance use, and co-occurring symptoms with a whole-person health approach.
• Deliver individualized and group sessions weekly.
• Attend weekly individual clinical supervision, group clinical supervision, and staff meetings.
• Collaborate with client’s collateral contacts, the integrated team, and/or any providers working with the clients.
• Provide treatment using evidence-based practices including CBT, motivational interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or other person-centered approaches.
• Apply knowledge of milieu therapy in residential settings, substance use modalities, harm reduction approaches, trauma-informed care, whole-person health approaches, and dual diagnosis treatment. A compassionate and empathetic approach is critical for connecting with vulnerable populations.
• Use humor appropriately to build rapport and foster a positive, open therapeutic environment that encourages client engagement.
• Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have a master’s degree in mental health counseling, social work, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of 12-Step Programs.
• Experience working in recovery settings.
• Must be able to demonstrate cultural competence.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing substance abuse and mental health services.
• Must be able to pass CORI and Drug Testing requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of, and committed to adhering to, federal and state policies (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, & boundaries.
• Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidates with lived expertise are encouraged to apply, if in recovery, must have two years of continuous sobriety.
• Personal characteristics of understanding, dedication, empathy and genuineness are essential.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience working in outpatient substance abuse treatment programs.
• Established relationships with mental health/substance abuse providers in the Greater Boston area.
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