Opioid Treatment Program Clinician - Sign on Bonus Eligible

Opioid Treatment Program Clinician - Sign On Bonus Eligible

Program/Location: OTP (Opioid Treatment Program)/New Bedford

Education/Licensure: BA with LADC I or MA

Pay Range: $54,000 - $72,000 (education and experience dependent)

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 5am-130pm and Saturday 6am -12pm or M-F from 5a-1p

Sign on Bonus Eligible!

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance 
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses & Referral
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's
• Free meals at select programs and when available
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

High Point’s Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) provides methadone treatment to adults age 18 and older with opioid use disorder. The OTP is focused on individualized treatment. Treatment plans are created with the patient and primary clinician and then reviewed by the multi-disciplinary treatment team with the medical director signing off. Populations served include but are not limited to men, women, pregnant women, patients with chronic illnesses, and dually diagnosed mental health disorders.

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Opioid Treatment Program Clinician Requirements

• Must present as courteous and professional at all times
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks
• Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPAHO`s electronic medical records
• Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner
• An understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs
• An understanding of boundaries and ethics
• Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy and HIPAA Regulations and best practice processes and protocol in the provision of highest quality client care
• TB screening
• Certification in the HPAO approved de-escalation program
• CPR Certification (minimum one per shift, all staff on IPS)
• Ability to engage and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients.
• Knowledge of major clinical therapeutic models and behavioral health best practice
• Knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria

Opioid Treatment Program Clinician Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to clients, which will include but not limited to evaluations of clients; Individual, group and/or family counseling, crisis management, and aftercare planning;
• Comply with all chart documentation in a timely manner;
• Comply with state and federal SAMHSA/OTP regulations related to care and treatment of methadone patients;
• Participate Multidisciplinary Treatment Team and Utilization Review;
• Assist in development and updating of clinical and psycho- educational programs;
• Participate in supervision as scheduled;
• Maintain and document collateral contacts with other community organizations as needed, including probation, parole, DCF etc.;
• Submit reports to collateral contacts as required;
• Facilitate appropriate referrals and follow up as appropriate;
• Utilize standard precautions at all times;
• Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients/clients as defined by the patient’s right;
• Attend all unit, facility meeting and case conferences as director by Supervisor
• Attend mandatory training;
• Other duties as assigned by the Program/Clinical Directors and/or COO.

Opioid Treatment Program Clinician Qualifications

• BA with LADC I or MA;
• 5 years experience;
• Experience working with substance use disorder populations;
• Experience working in Opioid Treatment Programs preferred