POSITION SUMMARY:
Candidates for the position of Clinical Specialist must have a working knowledge of addiction, therapy techniques, clinical assessment methods, and the ability to apply that knowledge in the provision of direct care to individuals. As a member of a client’s care team, the Clinical Specialist works in a blended role throughout the course of treatment to assist clients and Primary Counselors in the application of the therapeutic process and prepare clients to navigate various challenges of treatment and early recovery. To this end, the Clinical Specialist is empathetic and compassionate, leveraging skills in counseling techniques, problem solving, communication, time management, and professionalism.
The Clinical Specialist works at the direction of the Clinical Supervisor to (1*) provide evidence-based treatment that is tailored to the clients’ unique needs, (2) directly manage a client caseload of two (2) clients by planning and executing tasks related to advancement through the Blueprints program, (3) work closely with primary clinicians and the clinical supervisor to assure that the client treatment experience is effectively delivered and that progress is being made toward treatment goals, (4) facilitate psychoeducational, experiential, and holistic therapy groups and individual sessions, (5) maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions and clinical activities in accordance with departmental, program, regulatory and accreditation standards, and (6*) complete other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, Site Director, Executive Administrator, and Senior Leadership team.
QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of addiction, clinical assessment methods, individual and group therapy techniques, as well as knowledge of outpatient treatment programs and dynamics is required. Good facilitation skills, and the ability to participate as an effective team member required. Understanding of human behavior within the process required to facilitate change. Excellent writing skills as well as the ability to produce comprehensive documentation. Must have excellent skills in verbal communication, good organization, and time management skills, as well as familiarity with, and competency in, using personal computer applications. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff, clients, outside agencies, families, visitors, and the community is required.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
· Current licensure in this Commonwealth as a physician.
· A Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If the practicum did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues.
· A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 1 year of clinical experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If a person’s experience did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues.
· An Associate Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 2 years of clinical experience (a minimum of 3,640 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If a person’s experience was not in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues.
· Current licensure in this Commonwealth as a registered nurse and a degree from an accredited school of nursing and 1 year of counseling experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If a person’s experience was not in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues.
· Full certification as an addictions counselor by a statewide certification body which is a member of a National certification body or certification by another state government’s substance abuse counseling certification board.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- In-person
- Office
- Outpatient
Ability to Relocate:
- Lancaster, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person