Social Worker / Mental Health Counselor (Clinical Stabilization Services)

Social Worker / Mental Health Counselor

You are a caring, hard working individual with Substance Use Disorder experience, who thrives in a team environment and is committed to excellence. Masters degree and license are preferred but not required.

The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center that heals and uplifts individuals, families and communities. Our vision is to redefine the model of a healthy community by creating equitable access to comprehensive health care and education. We promote a culture of respect, excellence, equal opportunity, and commitment to our employees and the communities we serve.

Our Behavioral Health Services programs provide residential and outpatient treatment for those struggling with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders. For many individuals, our programs literally save lives.

Under the direction of the Clinical Director and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals, clinicians, counselors and Behavioral Health Specialist, the Social Worker / Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing clinical services including completing biopsychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy and care coordination for patients admitted Clinical Stabilization Services. The Counselor provides patient-centered, evidence-based treatment and supports to facilitate the realization of personal potential for Clinical Stabilization patients.

Essential Functions

• • Develop comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans for each assigned patient.
  • Provide brief supportive therapy and facilitate psychoeducational groups that include identifying and implementing evidence-based practices under the guidance of the Clinical Director. Counsel patients individually, in family meetings and in group sessions to facilitate progress toward treatment goals under the direction of the Clinical Director.
  • Maintain assigned patient caseload providing individual counseling multiple times per week to each patient, as appropriate.
  • Work in collaboration with the case manager to execute referrals and linkages to the appropriate level of care.
  • Provide crisis prevention, intervention and risk assessments and screenings, escalating to the appropriate party when assistance is needed (Clinical Director, nurse management, etc).
  • Complete all required documentation (biopsychosocial assessment, individual and group progress notes, treatment plan, discharge summary, insurance forms, etc.) in accordance with agency and DPH/BSAS guidelines for format and timeliness.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings (daily and clinical).
  • Attend trainings as assigned.
  • Participate in individual clinical supervision and accumulate hours toward licensure, if applicable.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner to leadership and staff.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to see and work towards the “big picture.”
• Ability to be flexible and to juggle multiple priorities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clinical setting.

Physical Demands

Duties may include frequent lifting. Will require sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Varies.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or a closely related field required.

• Minimum one (1) year experience working in a substance use disorder treatment setting.

• Intermediate to advanced computer skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a company vehicle required.

Preferred Experience

• • Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC, LADC II), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC) preferred.
  • Master's Degree in Counseling completed or in progress.

Other Duties

Note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of duties that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)