The Clinical Services Specialist I will provide community-based therapeutic interventions and conduct clinical visits to assess clients' readiness for treatment. They will also create and update treatment plans, document clinical activities, and implement crisis interventions as needed.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Master's level education in social work or a related field and one to three years of experience with mental health and substance use disorders. They should also be eligible for the highest-level professional licensure.
The Clinical Services Specialist I will provide community-based therapeutic intervention for individuals who are experiencing mental health, substance use or co-occurring disorders, and will provide community-based treatment services using evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered practices.
Educational requirements
Master's level education in social work or related field (i.e., MSW or MHC). Application for and maintenance of highest-level professional licensure upon eligibility required.
Experience required
• One to three years' experience with mental health and substance use disorders is required; experience providing care in a community setting is preferred.
Duties: And responsibilities:
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Conduct clinical visits in a community environment to assess safety and explore readiness for and motivation related to treatment for mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders.
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Conduct a comprehensive assessment in order to determine the most appropriate level of care for diagnosis and generate appropriate referrals.
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Partners with clients to create and update treatment plans that are reflective of individual choices and preferences and promote appropriate expectations of behavioral health treatment.
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Use Evidence-Based Practices, standardized screening tools and clinical judgement to assess for risk to self, others or property as the result of behavioral health concerns and to deliver mobile clinical substance use services in the home and community.
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Establishes and maintains appropriate and timely clinical case records, including but not limited to: treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, coordination of care activities, documenting appropriate therapeutic interventions with each client to the Agency, funding, licensing and billing authorities.
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Regularly assess progress in treatment and strengthen client understanding of resources for discharge planning and termination processes.
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Implements appropriate crisis intervention and stabilization services when needed to prevent or manage decomposition and maintain safe community living.
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Assist clients in understanding the importance of cooperation with fee and insurance responsibilities, and resolution of psychological and financial obstacles to payment.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Pet Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
HRA
Legal Plan
$0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
Long Term and Short Term Disability
Dependent Care Expense Account
Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
Training Programs Including a Mentorship Program
Career Growth and Promotional Opportunities
Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway Shows and More
5 Personal Days
10-20 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days
12 Company Paid Holidays-Yearly
Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
9.
Utilizes and understands the value of supervision to increase practice skills, promote improved services for clients, and preserve accountability to the Agency.
10.
Participate in data collection and reporting as needed.
11.
Act as a liaison between the Agency and the community it serves; represent the agency and promote its programs in a professional and knowledgeable manner at various community events, trainings, and forums as needed.
12.
Participate in clinical team meetings and support additional team members, including peer specialists.
13.
Complete trainings as required or requested by the agency or governing entities.
14.
Perform any other support and follow up functions appropriate to the role and scope of a Social Worker in accordance with Agency standards.
15.
Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress 16.
Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
17.
Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences.
A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
18.
Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
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Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
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Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to:
Medical
Dental
Vision
$0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
Flexible Spending Account
403(b) retirement plan
Long Term and Short Term Disability
Legal Plan
Dependent Care Expense Account
Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
HRA
Training programs including a Mentorship program
Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Career growth and Promotional opportunities
Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more
5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more
CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services.
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