Outpatient Clinician (Temporary FT)

Outpatient Clinician (Temporary Full-Time)

Canaan, CT

About the Position:

Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary treatment team to create an individualized   recovery experience that incorporates the body, mind and spirit of each client.  Provide individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and case management services for clients in Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) levels of care. Coordinate care with external providers and community resources. 

Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Your Role:

As an Outpatient Clinician, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals on their path to recovery. Your work will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments to determine client needs using standardized tools such as the ASI (Addiction Severity Index)
• Diagnosing substance use disorders in alignment with DSM-5 criteria
• Determining appropriate levels of care using ASAM Criteria
• Requesting and reviewing previous clinical records relevant to current treatment
• Collaborating with clients to create individualized treatment plans that are client-centered, recovery-oriented, and include measurable goals and objectives
• Delivering individual, group, and family counseling services as outlined in each client’s treatment plan
• Facilitating group therapy sessions focused on co-occurring disorders
• Regularly reviewing client progress and revising treatment plans as needed to reflect changing needs
• Developing discharge or transfer plans that ensure a smooth transition to appropriate follow-up care or support
• Maintaining ongoing communication and case coordination with referral sources and external providers (e.g., mental health clinicians, legal representatives, schools, employers, DCPP)
• Participating in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and offering clinical insight and case consultation
• Thoroughly documenting all services, sessions, assessments, referrals, and outcomes in the electronic clinical record, in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards

Qualifications:

• Graduate Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.
• Hold one of the following CT licenses: LPC, LCSW, or LMFT preferred
• Experience and/or knowledge in substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Experience in outpatient level of care preferred.
• Experience with group therapy preferred.

Compensation:

The base rate of pay for this position is $31.25 to $38.46 per hour. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Time
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus

Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.

Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.

Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.