Opportunities From: Volunteer SouthCoast

Outpatient Master’s Level Mental Health Clinicians

                                               

 PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

Steppingstone, Inc. 522 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720 Attn: Human Resources

 

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Full-time, fee-for-service positions available to provide mental health services to adult population with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. LMHC, LCSW and LICSW preferred with at least 5 years’ experience working with dual-diagnosis clients. Must be willing to work days, evenings and Saturdays. Delivers treatment to clients through integrated service delivery & coordinated efforts with team members.

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Outpatient Services, this position is responsible for the direct delivery of clinical services to Outpatient Clinic participants. Includes the following duties:

Conducts intakes and assessments;

Development of treatment plans;

Discharge planning;

Provides individual and group counseling sessions;

Conducts charting and progress notes;

Coordinates referrals to ancillary services;

Attends weekly clinical supervision;

Participates in staff meetings, trainings and development;

Attends weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings, and Status conference meetings as

needed;

Work collaboratively with staff, and outside agencies;

Participate in community outreach and special projects;

Other duties and projects as assigned.

 

Experience:

Minimum of two years clinical experience in psychiatric in-patient, residential, or

            Outpatient environment;

Minimum of two years working with co-occurring disorder clients;

Minimum of one year conducting assessments, groups, and individual counseling with

            individuals affected by substance abuse problems;

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Position requires good visual, hearing and speaking skills with or without assistive devices.

Able to communicate information effectively to others both verbally and in writing

Respond to emergency situations appropriately

Light physical effort

Manual dexterity

Computer skills in word and excel

 

 

Volunteer(s) needed to translate documents into Spanish. Individual(s) should be able to speak and read Spanish to ensure accuracy.

Also, volunteer(s) needed to translate documents into Portuguese. Individual(s) should be able to speak and read Portugal Portuguese to ensure accuracy.