Clinician V

Spectrum Health & Human Services Agency Profile: Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children, and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.

Full-Time 326 Orchard Park Rd, West Seneca SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION: Our Clinician V provides outpatient Behavioral Treatment Services to individuals with substance use disorders, mental health disorders and/or co-occurring disorders in accordance with the performance expectations of a Clinician IV position. Aids the leadership team in supporting new hire clinicians in acclimating to the job specific duties through training, shadowing, and mentoring.

Acts as the clinical supervisor in the absence of the Program Manager and Director. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Acts as the clinical supervisor on site in the absence of the Program Manager and Director Responsible to assist in the training of new hire clinicians Mentors new hire clinicians through shadowing of sessions, observing the new clinician conduct sessions and offering supervisory feedback Trains new clinicians on documentation standards Provides clinical supervision in accordance with agency requirements and regulatory expectations, and oversees site in Program Manager absence.

Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day to day activities Meets productivity standard of 100% annually Meets documentation timeliness standards Demonstrates ability to effectively use technology and appropriate use of support Follows Agency policies and procedures Completes yearly update trainings Handles intake calls and performs initial assessments commensurate with regulatory requirements Develops and reviews client individual action plan, objectives and methods consistent with assessment of problem Conducts individual, group and family sessions Coordinates services with other staff and other agencies Implements established treatment plan and provides assigned professional interventions Contacts collaterals and family members to encourage their participation in client’s treatment as well as their own treatment, if needed Serves as resource person/consultant to other service providers in identifying clients for referral and works cooperatively with other providers to assure linkage of clients with appropriate services Prepares reports, maintains clinical files, participates in training and provides statistical materials Assures that advocacy, linking, expediting and related activities are carried out as needed Performs other duties as assigned SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: Must possess one of the following: Credentialing as a Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor and five (5) years experience Licensure as a Social Worker and two (2) years experience Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor and two (2) years experience Limited Permit or Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor and two (2) years experience EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Master’s Degree preferred commensurate with required licensing Educational qualifications must match regulatory requirements EXPERIENCE: Experience must match regulatory requirements Preferred: Two (2) years experience working in the SHHS CCBHC Clinic program Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

COMPENSATION

$ 60,000 - $75,000 Annually