This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1178620

Description

OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Director of Outpatient/SUD, the Same Day Access/Outpatient Clinician (SDA/OP) will provideintake services for the agency which includes providing substance use and bio-psycho-social assessments, treatmentrecommendations, clinical assignments, and information and referral for adults, substance use, youth, and children.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.0 DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES:

The Clinician position is divided between two primary responsibilities:

Completes intake process, including screening and provision of information, assessments, and notification for allreferrals to the agency. Assesses clients needs and makes recommendations as appropriate. Communicateswith other service providers to meet individual needs, making referrals to appropriate staff & programs, andprovides information to other service providers or referral sources.

Advocate for newly hired therapists and intern by orientating them to SDA/FAST sessions. Responsible for managing adult mental health clients on waitlist. Providing follow up Bamboo Health calls within 48 hours of UCS clients being discharged from ED.

2.0 DOCUMENTATION:

Completes all documentation in a thorough and timely manner according the UCS and Medicaid documentationguidelines. Completes all required documentation within the Electronic Medical Record and ensures allregulations are adhered to within the intake process. The clinician will maintain intake data and generate reports,as requested.

Completes peer reviews of client charts as time allows and assists in completing 2 year renewals of clientsbiopsychosocial.

* In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Masters degree in social work, psychology, substance use, or related counseling field with experience working with a wide variety of mental health and substance use issues. Experience working with people of all ages. Licensure or eligible to pursue licensure in Vermont as Substance Use Social Worker, Psychologist, or Mental Health Professional.

LICENSE REQUIRED:

Valid Drivers License

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Proficient in typing and navigating
• Microsoft Windows literacy
• Email usage

Apply online at<https://www.ucsvt.org/careers/>