Licensed Outpatient Clinician

Clinician Requirements

• Must always present as courteous and professional.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion:
• Must have the ability to work with others in a cooperative and collaborative manner.
• TB screening
• Certification in the HPTC approved de-escalation program
• Strong and effective verbal, written and organizational skills
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPTC`s electronic medical records
• Knowledge of major clinical therapeutic models and behavioral health best practice
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

Clinician

Duties & Responsibilities

• Crisis intervention;
• Maintain assigned caseload; Providing direct care to patients/residents – including assessments, individual counseling, discharge and aftercare planning, treatment plans and updates, weekly progress notes, daily groups facilitation, group note completion, and completion of bio-psychosocial assessments;
• Making referrals when appropriate;
• Responsible for each assigned patients/residents’ medical records. All records are to be professional, complete and thorough with entries made in a timely manner;
• Responsible connecting patients/residents with aftercare services prior to discharge and aiding the resident and his/her family access services when appropriate;
• Communicating/involving family in treatment at patients’ request;
• Attend and participate in all facility meetings, case conferences, Treatment Team meetings (MDT), and mandatory trainings, as directed by the Clinical Director;
• Responsible for continued education in the field of substance use, mental health and related courses;
• Always utilize standards precautions;
• Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients as defined by the patient’s rights;
• Completion of all required external clinical communications including: court/DCF/DMH monthly compliance reports, evaluation summaries, other requested external documentation;
• Ability to provide clinical services through in-person and telehealth modalities;
• Seek opportunities for clinical growth through certification;
• Maintain professional license in good standing;
• Responsible for contacting the insurance company for authorization, as needed;
• Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients as defined by the patient’s rights;
• Provide supervision to program staff and maintain supervisory notes;
• Participate on assigned committees and prepare reports as needed
• Coordinate with other departments/facilities to enhance and ensure quality care
• Preparation of reports and correspondence in response to licensing and accreditation boards
• Insures confidentiality according to 42 CFR part 2 and HIPAA regulations
• After-hours/on-call program support for patient clinical emergencies and other program urgent needs on a rotating basis with Clinical Director.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director, Site Director and/or COO.

Any compensation range provided is an estimate based on current market data. The actual offer may fall above or below this range, depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, and geographic location.

High Points’ main objective is to ensure all employees and their families lead fulfilling and healthy lives. We offer essential resources and support to build and sustain physical, financial, and emotional strength to achieve this. Our focus is on overall well-being so you can concentrate on the things that matter most. Our benefits plan comprises medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, 403b, paid vacation/time off, and other benefits.

High Point and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics.

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