Licensed Master's Level Outpatient Clini

Master's Level Clinician Requirements Must always present as courteous

and professional; Maintains and submits any current Licensure or

Certificate necessary for the performance of the position; 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 HPAO Electronic

Health Record (EHR);? Must have the ability to work with others in a

cooperative and collaborative manner;? An understanding of the

relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or

self-help programs;? Understand and maintain therapeutic boundaries;?

Reinforce rules in a respectful manner;? Comply with Federal

Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder

and HIPAA Regulations;? TB/Flu and Covid19 Assessment;? Annual

Completion of the HPAO crisis de-escalation program;? CPR

Certification;? Successful completion of all trainings upon hire and

annually as required.? Master's Level Clinician Duties and

Responsibilities Crisis intervention; Maintain assigned caseload;

Providing direct care to patients/residents ? including assessments,

individual counseling, discharge and aftercare planning, treatment plans

and updates, weekly progress notes, daily groups facilitation, group

note completion, and completion of bio-psychosocial assessments; Making

referrals when appropriate; Responsible for each assigned

patients/residents? medical records. All records are to be professional,

complete and thorough with entries made in a timely manner; Responsible

connecting patients/residents with aftercare services prior to discharge

and aiding the resident and his/her family access services when

appropriate; Communicating/involving family in treatment at

patients/residents' request; Attend and participate in all unit,

facility meetings, case conferences, Treatment Team meetings, and

mandatory trainings, as directed by the Clinical Supervisor/Director;

Responsible for continued education in the field of substance use,

mental health and related courses; Always utilize standards precautions;

Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients as defined

by the patient?s rights. Outpatient Services Specific Duties and

Responsibilities Providing clinical services to patients ? including

required assessments, individual/family/couples counseling, group

clinical services, discharge planning, treatment plans, progress notes,

and completion of bio-psychosocial assessments; Responsible for each

assigned patients' medical records. All records are to be professional,

complete and thorough with entries made in a timely manner; Completion

of all required external clinical communications including court/DCF/DMH

monthly compliance reports, evaluation summaries, other requested

external documentation; Ability to provide clinical services through

in-person and telehealth modalities; Responsible for linking patients

with aftercare services prior to discharge and aiding the patient and

his/her family access outpatient services when appropriate; Attend all

identified meetings, MDT meetings and case conferences as directed by

the Clinical Director; Attend mandatory trainings and seek opportunities

for clinical growth through certification; Maintain professional license

in good standing, as applicable; Responsible for contacting the

insurance company for authorization, as needed; Demonstrates behaviors

that recognize the rights of patients as defined by the patient?s

rights; Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Program Director,

Clinical Supervisor or Assistant Program Director.