Licensed Clinician - All Locations (FT, PT, PD)
Mountainside Treatment Center - Canaan, CT
posted 7 days ago
About the position
Mountainside Treatment Center is a leading behavioral health and addiction treatment center. With locations in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, we are always seeking top talent and looking for highly motivated, qualified, Licensed Clinicians to join our treatment team. Our Clinicians play a crucial role in the treatment process, facilitating the intake process, individual therapy, group therapy, and various assessments, while ensuring a smooth transition for clients into our care. Clinicians are responsible for collaborating with a multi-disciplinary treatment team and various key stakeholders, such as: Family Members, Primary Care Physicians, Psychiatrists, Intensive Outpatient programs, Legal Aids, Family Interventionists, University and High School Administrative Staff, and Employee Assistance Program Representatives as needed, to create an individualized recovery experience that incorporates the body, mind, and spirit of each client.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, provide individual and group therapy, family treatment, case management and crisis intervention.
- Complete various forms, assessments, and wellness plans during the treatment process.
- Create a comprehensive and collaborative wellness plan, including referrals to Family Wellness Program, Psychiatric Services, etc.
- Understand group dynamics/processes and facilitate group therapy with a focus on integrated care.
- Review and update client's collaborative integrated wellness plan in a timely fashion.
- Coordinate drug and alcohol testing with identified parties, with proper documentation and next steps outlined.
- Collaborate and contact client's stakeholders such as emergency contacts, family members and referral sources as applicable.
- Communicate and coordinate treatment planning with referents and family members as clinically indicated.
- Role model, explain and encourage pro-social behaviors such as: time management, appropriate language, dress and the importance of building fellowships.
- Maintain clinical chart in accordance with agency and accreditation standards.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of all intake documentation within required timeframes.
- Educate clients on the treatment process and available services at Mountainside.
- Uphold ethical and professional standards in accordance with licensing requirements.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in a Relatable Field, License Eligible.
- Holds a valid clinical license in the state of practice, such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
- Experience in conducting intake assessments and knowledge of addiction treatment protocols.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer skills including competence in software applications such as Microsoft Office suite, Adobe and use of internet applications.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Attention to detail and proficiency in documentation.
- Awareness and sensitivity to addiction, socioeconomics and strong cultural competency.
- Strong oral and written communication.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
- Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
- Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement.
