Outpatient Clinician - Full-time

Description: This position is eligible for a relocation stipend.
Why Join United Counseling Service:

• Career development opportunities
• Generous Benefits
• Competitive Pay
• Pathway to Vermont licensure, if not yet licensed, through agency-provided Clinical Supervision.
• Award winning worksite wellness program
• An inclusive workplace supported by an active Equity and Inclusion committee
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rewarding experience making a difference in the community
• Smart casual dress code
• Flexible working options may be available
• As an additional benefit for our Rostered Clinicians, we provide the required 100 hours of clinical supervision toward licensure, free of charge. Based on the current hourly rate of clinical supervision and the number of hours required, this benefit is valued at approximately $10,000.

The Outpatient Clinician provides a wide variety of clinical services to mental health and/or substance abuse clients, including clinical case management services, consultation and education services to area schools, agencies, and the community at large.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Masters degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, psychiatric nursing, or related humans services field.
• Must be licensed in VT or VT OPR license eligible and Rostered.
• Minimum requirement of one year experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License

We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued plac e within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.Requirements:

DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES: Provides assessment and counseling to individuals and families with mental health and/or substance abuse problems. Services may include individual, family, group or relationship counseling. Coordinates services with other agencies and providers. Facilitates appropriate referrals for other services whenever necessary. May provide specialized assessments/screening services based on professional concentration and training, i.e. psychological testing, substance abuse evaluations, etc. If or as assigned to provide Substance Use services, or within related SUD grants, the incumbent will show competencies in screening, assessment, engagement, treatment planning, collaboration, referral, motivational interviewing, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and other evidence-based counseling and professional ethics theories, in order to provide effective care.

CONSULTATION AND EDUCATION SERVICES: Provides mental health and/or substance abuse consultation to the community at large, area agencies, the professional community and/or schools as required. Consultation can be educational or evaluative in nature. Specific areas of consultation/education are based on clinician's areas of expertise or interest. Provides liaison services between two sponsoring agencies to coordinate services to clients.

CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SUPPORT: Provides concurrent case management services on an as needed basis. These services may include service coordination with other agencies and services. Collateral contacts with other family members or significant others in client's life may be necessary with telephone support, social support services for locating, developing, providing care services, or treatment planning sessions.

CLINICAL RECORD-KEEPING: Initiates and maintains in a timely and thorough manner the wide variety of record keeping and administrative documentation required to account for our services to clients. Such work includes, but is not limited to, client-specific assessments, case services, and progress notes, time sheets, schedules, billing reports to third party payers, assigned periodic reports such as C&E or Program of Care Reports.

ADMINISTRATIVE, AGENCY, AND CLINICAL TEAM MEETINGS: Attends and actively participates in the necessary coordinative, administrative and clinical meetings designed to inform, problem solve, and coordinate services and programs.

Compensation details: 32961.76-36341.76 Yearly Salary

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