Licensed Clinician

Description

Description

Established in 2003, the Center for Motivation & Change (CMC) is a group practice of dedicated clinicians and researchers who rely on science and kindness to help people change. We employ respectful, flexible, evidence-based approaches to address substance use and compulsive behavior problems as well as other mental health issues, including anxiety disorders and trauma/PTSD. Through compassion, collaboration, and the best science has to offer, we help people make life-enhancing and long-lasting changes.  

CMC:Berkshires is seeking a passionate, motivated clinician (family work highly desired) with a strong interest in evidence-based treatments for substance use behaviors as well as the treatment of co-occurring disorders. This position includes providing intensive individual and/or family therapy (motivationally and behaviorally focused) to all assigned clients (maximum caseload of 3 clients for individual or 4 clients for family work), as well as group therapy involvement (group modalities include use of ACT, DBT and CBT). CMCB is dedicated to creating and maintaining a collaborative, supportive environment between all staff as well as with clients as a critical part of creating the optimal conditions for change. CMCB is a mission-driven organization dedicated to changing the conversation around substance use, and disseminating and practicing evidence-based, compassionate approaches with our clients. Excellent opportunity for training and professional growth and development in a cutting edge facility. 

About CMC:Berkshires 

CMC:Berkshires is a unique residential treatment program developed by leading clinical experts in the addiction treatment field. CMCB is dedicated to the use of evidence-based treatments for substance use issues as well as anxiety disorders and trauma (MI, CRAFT, DBT, Prolonged Exposure, , EMDR, STAIR, Exp/RP), provided across group, individual, and family therapy venues. The setting for these holistic, compassionate, and evidence-based treatments is our 15-bed private facility, located in the stunning and culturally vibrant Berkshires of Western Massachusetts on 200 acres. 

CMC:Berkshires is located approx. 2.5 hours from both NYC and Boston

Job Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide direct therapy services to all assigned patients, in both group, individual, and family consultation settings
• Maintain professional standards as related to patient care, confidentiality, HIPAA considerations and note taking/documentation
• Maintain good employee relations among clinical staff, ensuring effective communication between disciplines
• Maintain proper scheduling and completion of clinical activities, including group, individual, supervisory and consultative clinical activities
• Maintain a high level of client-centered focus
• Create and foster teamwork within the clinical team and within the organization as a whole
• Maintain ongoing communication with all referral sources and appropriate family members about ongoing treatment/care issues and plans

 CMCB Offers:

• Possible 4 Day Flex Workweek
• Medical, dental and vision Insurance (benefit eligible employees)
• 401(k) with 401(k) match
• Lifestyle spending account
• Paid time off, sick time
• Holiday pay
• Life insurance, STD
• Flexible spending account
• Free meals
• Free use of fitness center
• Discounts on personal training and bodywork
• Competitive pay

Requirements

• PhD, PsyD, LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, LMFT - must be currently licensed in MA or can obtain licensure
• Post-doctoral/Master’s level candidates will be considered
• Early career or seasoned clinicians are welcome to apply
• Salary range commensurate with experience  
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Background in use of evidence-based clinical approaches to addiction and mental health issues strongly preferred