Licensed Clinican - New Bedford, MA

Licensed Clinician

$65,000 - $74,000

Full Time

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.

Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.

Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services is hiring a Lead Clinician to provide intensive treatment, rehabilitation, and supportive services for individuals experiencing multiple life challenges, such as homelessness, unemployment, addictive disorders, legal involvement, and/or significant medical conditions

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete substance abuse assessments for all clients
• Integrate a variety of treatment modalities and clinical interactions
• Facilitate dual diagnosis treatment group on as needed basis, focusing on education/motivation, relapse prevention, and evidence based practices
• Assesses mental health status, safety and any potential medication contraindication

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree required
• Licensed in the state of Massachusetts: LCSW, LICSW, LMHC
• 3+ years in a leadership or management position
• Experience in behavioral health or working with individuals with mental health conditions preferred
• Provides service coordination for an assigned group of clients, including coordination and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team (ITT); assumes primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising the overall Community Service Plan in collaboration with the client and ITT; provides therapy utilizing evidence-based practices (i.e., CBT-P, CBT, DBT, CAMS, MI), symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the Community Service Plan as clients' needs change; educate and support clients' families, and advocate for clients rights and preferences.
• Participation in Department of Mental Health contract monitoring meetings
• Provides on-call crisis intervention covering nighttime hours and serves as a backup to evening and weekend staff
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record