SPRING LAKE RANCH JOB DESCRIPTION
Therapeutic Work Program Clinician
Position Title: Therapeutic Work Program Clinician
Job Classification: Full-time; exempt position
Location: Cuttingsville, VT
Reports to: Program Director
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Position Summary:
This position is hands-on and integrated into the Therapeutic Work Program (TWP) model of Spring Lake Ranch to support residents seeking treatment for mental health and substance abuse issues through their participation in the work program and therapeutic community. The TWP Clinician provides individual therapy and case management and guides the work crews in fostering opportunities for growth. This role serves as a role model for junior staff on how to guide residents in their healing journey using what they know about the path to assure continued growth and sufficient tools for lifelong success.
Program Responsibilities:
- Assist residents in developing and implementing a person-centered treatment plan as part of a team which includes individual residents, clinicians, family members, other Spring Lake Ranch staff members, and external consultants/providers. This includes creating and maintaining organized records of meetings and outcomes and facilitating the treatment plan review meeting.
- Provide clinical oversight (biopsychosocial assessment treatment planning, individual and group therapy, discharge/transition planning.)
- Work collaboratively with the TWP Crew Manager and Assistant to support residents in their goals and treatment plans.
- Work side-by-side on crew with residents and staff 5 to 10 hours a week.
- Serve as a member of the crisis response team during evenings and weekends and is part of the related on-call rotation. Provides interventions, crisis/risk screenings and coordinates with RRMC and Crisis to assess criteria for in-patient psychiatric admission when necessary.
- Meet with families for initial family visits and functions as primary liaison for all residents family contact.
- Support and mentor residents in the development of daily living skills to include planning for leisure time, building money management, health, nutrition, exercise, safety, work habits, and social skills.
- Provide wraparound case-management services including but not limited to assistance with general organization, insurance switchovers, applications for SSDI/SSI, discharge planning, etc.
- Collaborate with med room and consulting Psychiatrist regarding any medication issues that arise when working with a resident.
- Attend staff, doctor, and other meetings.
- Assist provision of coordination of care coverage for independent Apartment Living clients when IAL case manager is absent.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Communicate and meet regularly with the TWP Director to ensure efficient, professional and effective delivery of coordination of care services to Spring Lake Ranch residents.
- Collaborate and communicate with other members of the treatment team and other Spring Lake Ranch staff in a proactive and respectful manner.
- Coordinate responsibilities and coverage with the treatment team, and other SLR staff when absent from work.
- Complete required documentation and keep resident files up to date for residents on caseload.
- Routinely complete assessments including DLA-20 in service of quality assurance and outcomes.
- Complete special projects as requested.
Community Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the SLR Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
- Represent Spring Lake Ranch professionally and positively to others including families, doctors, therapists, vendors, other providers, employers, volunteer contacts, friends, interns, volunteers, visitors, candidates, the general public, etc.
- Maintain respectful, therapeutic, and supportive relationships with Spring Lake Ranch residents and clients at all times.
- Maintain resident/client privacy by keeping personal information confidential in accordance with federal HIPAA legislation and Spring Lake Ranch policies and procedures.
- Willing to draw upon own personal talents, interests, and passions to develop special programming for the community an develop relationship with individuals.
- Participate with holidays and other Ranch special events throughout they year.
- Attend weekly staff and department meetings and staff development opportunities, meeting the training requirements for position.
- Participate in weekends, holiday rotation, and on-call as needed.
- Crisis intervention and assistance as needed.
- Other duties as requested.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in clinical social work or a related field required. Licensure preferred.
- Experience in mental health and / or substance abuse recovery preferred
- Knowledge and experience of Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid driving license and good driving record.
Preferred Skills:
- MSW
- Desire to work outside year-round, in all weather conditions modeling a positive mental attitude and resiliency.
- Ability to use independent judgment analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Strong belief and connection to the community model and ability to collaborate with all members of the community.
- Effective organization skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain flexible in a dynamic community setting.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to accept constructive feedback and on-going commitment to personal growth and improvement.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Benefits:
- Monday-Friday regular schedule (with after hours and weekend responsibilities.)
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- St/Lt disability insurance; premiums paid 100% by Spring Lake Ranch after first year.
- Life Insurance; premium paid 100% by Spring Lake Ranch after first year.
- Paid time off.
- Employer contributions to retirement plan after six months.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Clinical supervision towards licensure.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Family leave
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Social work: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Cuttingsville, VT 05738 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cuttingsville, VT 05738: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person