Clinician Part Time (61304)

Haven House, a program of Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. (RNP), is a twelve-bed, DPH-licensed and CARF-accredited Clinically Managed High-Intensity Residential Treatment program (ASAM Level 3.5) for cisgender and transgender women. The program provides trauma-informed, gender-specific treatment and recovery support for women with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders in a structured environment staffed 24 hours a day.

Sat and Sun 8a-4p

In accordance with RNP’s Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care, and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies, the Clinician provides assessment, treatment planning, and individual, group, and family counseling for Haven House residents. The Clinician works with nursing, peer support, and residential staff to address co-occurring needs and help residents prepare for the next appropriate level of care.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Conduct clinical screening, intake, orientation, and assessment. Use ASAM criteria to evaluate level-of-care needs and gather information about substance use, mental health, medical history, and other factors that affect treatment.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with residents. Use approved clinical interventions, clinical case management, and crisis intervention to address substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Provide trauma-informed, gender-responsive individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches. Help residents develop recovery skills, improve emotional and behavioral functioning, and strengthen supportive relationships.
• Facilitate assigned clinical groups and keep clinical group size to a maximum of 12 participants.
• Assesses clients for suicide risk using appropriate clinical tools and judgment and collaborates with clients to develop and implement individualized safety plans, including ongoing monitoring and updates as needed.
• Begin clinical discharge planning at admission and update it throughout treatment. Coordinate with the Service Coordinator on referrals and handoffs for the next appropriate level of care.
• Meets agency standards for clinical documentation and service productivity, including completion of treatment plans, progress/group notes, billing, discharges, and related records.
• Consults with medical and/or psychiatric providers concerning recovery plan and amends plan as directed and in collaboration with client served.
• Provide education on substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders to residents and families, as appropriate.
• Refers clients to supportive services to complement treatment and counseling.
• Document clinical assessments, interventions, and resident progress for the assigned caseload. Communicate significant changes and follow-up needs to the treatment team.
• Issues accurate and timely reports as requested ensuring applicable consent forms are present in the client charts and client confidentiality is maintained to federal and state standards.
• Follow RNP procedures for toxicology specimen collection, documentation, and submission, including resident privacy and applicable staff-assignment procedures.
• Participate in at least one hour of face-to-face clinical supervision weekly. Group supervision may be used once a month. When practicing under supervision, obtain clinical documentation sign-off from the independently licensed supervising practitioner.
• Provide clinical coverage during assigned part-time shifts and hand off time-sensitive treatment and safety needs to the next clinician or program leadership.
• Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish a plus.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license required.
• Considerable knowledge in the practice of integrated models of assessment, intervention, and recovery.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of counseling individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of the physical, psychological, social and economic effects of substance use, mental health, trauma, homelessness and medical issues.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate client information and integrate findings into individualized, person-centered treatment planning.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.
• Ability to project a positive professional image that serves as a role model to our clients.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
• Active provisional licensure (LPCA, LMSW, or LMFTA) or LADC required.
• Two (2) years of experience in counseling is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with individuals with substance use and mental health disorders, including co-occurring conditions, preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work with staff.