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Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist

Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist

ElwynNew Bedford, MA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer :

  • 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

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Responsibilities

Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services is hiring for a Licensed Addiction Specialist to provide addictions rehabilitation, individual / group counseling and staff resource education in a therapeutic setting to assist adult individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness and co-occurring addiction disorders to achieve social, economic, emotional, and personal independence on their pathways to Recovery.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Works as part of the Integrated Team in ensuring the individual’s care is coordinated with MA Behavioral Health Community Partners, One Care and DMH Case Managers to facility optimum service delivery.
  • Integrate PRISMModel® FOR THE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OF SERIOUS AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS into daily clinical approaches / interventions.
  • Completes Substance Abuse Assessments for all individuals, as indicated.
  • Works collaboratively with Individuals to understand how addictive behavior impacts the Individual in any of the following : financial, social, employment, educational, housing, physical or medical concerns, parenting ability, familial or intimate relationships, engagement with service providers and criminal justice involvement.
  • Develops interventions that address the level of use and potential risk, the current impact of addictive behavior, and the Individuals readiness for change.
  • Facilitates 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.
  • Coordinates substance abuse services and serves as a liaison with other treatment facilities upon discharge.
  • Completes clinical documentation in accordance with FHR Policy / Procedures, Funder Regulations, and CARF Requirements within established timeframes.
  • Clinical documentation clearly reflects individual preferences in assessment process, and goal formulation. Documentation is clearly related to individual-centered goals as specified in the Person-Centered Treatment Plan. Interventions are skill-based.
  • Proactively and preventatively applies principles of non-violent crisis intervention in all situations, to mitigate and / or eliminate escalation of crisis situations.
  • Actively participates in supervision process and team / organizational performance improvement initiatives.
  • Works with the integrated to encourages on-going engagement and involvement of family members in all phases of service delivery and evaluation based on the desires of the individual, this may include ensuring family members understand : (1) the individual’s illness; (2) the service delivery model; (3) the roles and functions of the Individual’s Team Members and how to contact them; and (4) how the family will be supported. As agreed, upon with individual develops communication plans with family members
  • Notifies supervisor of any pertinent information to ensure quality car
  • EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

    Relevant Post-job Offer Testing / Conditions

  • High School diploma or equivalency required
  • Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor (LADC) or equivalent required
  • One or more years of experience in providing support to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness desired
  • Preference will be given to multi–lingual candidates who meet the cultural and linguistic needs of the population served
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
  • Must be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocols
  • Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
  • Relevant Post-job Offer Testing / Conditions

  • Knowledge and practice of ELWYN, DPH, and DMH policies, regulations, and standards
  • Must complete ACCS Module Training within 21 days of hire
  • Participate in other ELWYN required / recommended training according to the training calendar
  • Maintain required clinical license
  • Meet or exceed professional development goals
  • Demonstrates fidelity to the ACCS model
  • Ability to make contacts and establish relationships with internal and external supports that allow for the program to function within the more extensive system
  • Ongoing education and training in culturally and linguistically appropriate service delivery
  • Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record
  • Why You Should Join Elwyn :

    We are committed as an organization to creating the best workplace experience for our employees and ensuring those that care for our clients are cared for. Elwyn offers a generous benefits package to all employees starting 30 days from the date of hire including health insurance through Aetna as well as free to low-cost dental and vision coverage to employees and their dependents. Employees can also participate in a 403(b) program with a discretionary match contribution from Elwyn. We encourage excellence in the workplace with our "Making A Difference" employee recognition program which offers bonus compensation for those who go above and beyond in the workplace. Elwyn invests in its employees through a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program as well as a master’s degree incentive available to all employees working 30 or more hours weekly.

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