Outpatient Intake Clinician at Mountainside Treatment Center

Canaan, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Intake Assessments, Client History Gathering, Diagnosis Formulation, Treatment Planning, Substance Use Disorder Assessment, Mental Health Assessment, Referral Coordination, Multi-disciplinary Collaboration, Urinalysis Facilitation, Co-occurring Disorders Treatment

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Outpatient Intake Clinician Canaan, CT (Hybrid Remote) About the Position: The Intake Clinician is responsible for collaborating with a multi-disciplinary treatment team to create an individualized recovery experience that incorporates the body, mind, and spirit of each client. The Intake Clinician will conduct comprehensive intake assessments for clients seeking outpatient services. This role involves gathering detailed client histories, identifying presenting issues, and formulating initial diagnoses to inform individualized treatment plans. The clinician will work closely with clients to understand their needs and provide appropriate referrals and recommendations for treatment. Schedule: Tuesday: 12:00PM - 8:30PM Wednesday: 12:00PM - 8:30PM Thursday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM Saturday: 8:00AM- 4:30PM Your Role: Perform detailed intake assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for clients. Gather comprehensive client histories, including substance use and mental health backgrounds. Provide accurate and clinically-driven assessments for substance use disorders and mental health conditions. Utilize standardized screening and assessment tools to identify client needs. Facilitate referrals for urinalyses of admitting clients. Make informed recommendations based on assessment findings. Coordinate and facilitate referrals for appropriate services and treatment programs. Create comprehensive and collaborative treatment plans, including referrals for Family Wellness, Psychiatric Services, MATS, etc. Coordinate client treatment with the client, applicable OPS program, and staff. Collaborate with family members, former providers, and referents to ensure comprehensive care. Qualifications: Graduate Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or related field, required. Holds and maintains licensure as: LMSW/LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or LPC in CT, NY, NJ, and/or MA, required. Willingness to apply and obtain licensure in all the following states in which one is not yet licensed; CT, NY, NJ, MA, required. Previous experience/knowledge in substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders integrated treatment, required. Graduation from a CACREP accredited program or NASW Social Work accredited program, preferred. Previous experience working in an outpatient setting, preferred. Compensation: The base rate of pay for this position is $65,000 - $80,000 per year. 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: 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. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue. About Mountainside: 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.

Responsibilities

The Intake Clinician conducts comprehensive intake assessments for outpatient clients, gathering detailed histories and formulating initial diagnoses to create individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. This role involves performing detailed assessments to determine the appropriate level of care, facilitating referrals, and coordinating treatment with clients and relevant programs.