Clinician- Residential

Description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and/or Clinical Director this Clinician position is responsible for the management and delivery of direct client substance use counseling services within the interdisciplinary clinical team. 

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Provide individual and group substance use counseling with a trauma informed care approach. 

• Provide family counseling on substance use issues within the family dynamic. 

• Coordination of care with stakeholders, funding sources and natural supports. 

• Provide culturally appropriate modalities in support of client’s cultural preferences. 

• Develop, implement, and review clinical documentation of all services provided through client records in the Electronic Medical Record (i.e., assessments, ASAM Continuum, individualized service plans, screening tools, safety plans, progress notes, discharge summary, etc.) for assigned caseload. 

• Oversees the accuracy and completion of each assigned client’s record in Electronic Medical Record. 

• Collaborates with each assigned client on individualized service plan goals and Adult Recovery Team meetings throughout client’s episode of care. 

• Assess, monitor and refer to appropriate level of care for each assigned client. 

• Actively participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings/staffings. 

• Complete accurate clinical documentation same day as date of service. 

• Stay current with updated research and best practices. 

• Secure client information per HIPAA standards. 

• Attends and/or provides in-service training as needed. 

• Actively work with Interns as needed under the oversight of Clinical Leadership Team member. 

• Promotes inclusion through Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Service Standards (CLAS). 

• If licensed with AZBBHE, maintain licensure in good standing with AZBBHE and complete all continuing education requirements. 

• Promotes mission, vision, and values of the Axiom Care program. 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• If licensed by and identified by the AZBBHE to provide Clinical Supervision for Associate Level staff within the same licensure discipline. 

Requirements

 Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Must be proficient in computer applications and electronic medical record systems. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software. 

• Fingerprint Clearance Card upon hire 

• Current First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire. 

• Negative TB Test result within the last 12 months.

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, their loved ones and professionals in both written and oral format. 

• Ability to make calm sound decisions in emergency situations. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 

• Strong assessment skills. 

• Strong time management skills. 

• Strong clinical skills. 

• Working knowledge of ASAM. 

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and analyze policies and procedures. 

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

• Experience in working with diverse population and socioeconomic backgrounds. 

• Experience with working with Native American population preferred. 

• Working knowledge of twelve step programs of recovery and other models of self-help options in the community. 

• Ability to have conversations with clients about harm reduction strategies. 

Qualification Requirements 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or health-related field 

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree and Licensed with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (LAC, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW, LAAC, LIAC) preferred 

• Two to three years of experience working in behavioral health or substance abuse field preferred. 

• Minimal supervision regarding use of time. 

Core Competencies: 

• Understand Substance Use Disorders – Understand models and theories of substance use disorders. Recognize the complex context of substance abuse. 

• Treatment Knowledge – Understand treatment philosophies, practices, and potential outcomes. 

• Diversity & Cultural Competence – Cultivates opportunities through diverse people; respects and relates well to people from varied backgrounds, understands diverse worldviews and is sensitive to group differences; sees diversity6 as an opportunity, challenges bias and intolerance. 

• Clinical Evaluation – Assess/Screen clients 

• Treatment Planning – Analyze client assessment and other relevant factors to create a tailored or personalized plan to manage their recovery treatment. Ensure mutual understanding between yourself, client, and team about the treatment plan and reassess as needed. 

• Group Counseling – Understand group theory and facilitate group growth. Describe and utilize appropriate strategies, understand & work with processes and content. 

• Individual Counselling – Understand theory, functions, and techniques of individual counselling. Describe, select, and use appropriate strategies. 

• Documentation – Understand regulations, prepare accurate, concise notes, write comprehensive, clear psychosocial narrative. Record client progress in relation to treatment goals and discharge summaries. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Episodes of standing and/or sitting facilitating groups. 

• The employee must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

Navajo Nation Preference: 

• Preference is given to qualified Navajo Nation and/or Native American Applicants in accordance with the Title 15 N.N.C. Chapter 7.