Clinician: Outpatient – LICSW, LMHC (Sign-on Bonus)

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus for Independently Licensed Clinicians. Sign-On Bonus: Available exclusively to candidates with an active LICSW or LMHC at the time of hire.

About Us

We’re more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders. We’re a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch.

SSTAR is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords our employees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs. SSTAR’s clinical team provides comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services in a safe and welcoming environment! The clinician provides individual, group, and family counseling to people affected by addiction and or/mental illness.

The licensed clinician may also have opportunities to provide clinical supervision to other team members.

Benefits

403B Dental insurance Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc. Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible Spending Account Opportunities to earn CEU's Voluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Insurances Clinician Duties & Responsibilities Maintains and submits any current Licensure or Certificate necessary for the performance of the position.

Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy and HIPAA Regulations. Maintain assigned caseload; Providing direct care to clients - including assessments of the new patients, individual counseling, discharge planning, treatment plans, daily progress notes, daily groups, group note completion and completion of bio-psychosocial assessments.

Responsible for each assigned clients’ medical records. Provide direct care to the clients. This care will include, but not limited to, individual counseling, group facilitation, lectures, orientation for new patients, discharge & aftercare planning, and case management of clients assigned. Responsible for linking clients with aftercare services prior to discharge and aiding the client and with access to outpatient services when appropriate.

Attend all unit meetings and case conferences as directed by the Executive Director. Responsible for continued education in the field of substance abuse and related courses. Communicate with referring agencies and other entities on behalf of the client. Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of clients as defined by the client’s rights.

Other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Executive Director. Clinician Qualifications Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, or a related discipline. LICSW, LMHC, LADC1. Massachusetts license in appropriate discipline. Clinician Requirements Excellent verbal and written communications skills An understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues and/or self-help programs Diagnostic skills and case management ability Promote and enhance one’s knowledge about the symptoms of psychiatric illness and addiction Interagency collaboration Ability to facilitate a group/lecture Ability to set limits and enforce rules An understanding of boundaries and ethics Intermediate computer skills ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $72,000–$78,000

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