Clinician

POSITION SUMMARY :

Person in this position will be responsible for the planning and coordination of the clinical activities pertaining to mental health services for clients and their families. Interview clients when referred by clinical staff for therapy, conduct assessment and individual, conjoint, couple, and multiple family group counseling as indicated. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Provide face to face review of ASAM based assessments and reassessments to determine diagnosis and medical necessity for SUD treatment.
• Plan and coordinate the clinical activities pertaining to co-occurring clients and their families including individual and group counseling and group facilitation.
• Supervise the screening and assignment of cases referred for co-occurring clients.
• Assist staff at arriving at solutions to client problems as they relate to mental health issues.
• Participate in staff meetings and conferences pertaining to client treatment plans and progress in treatment.
• Participate in discharge planning with clinical staff at the conclusion of therapy.
• Attend and participate in the diagnostic and technical meetings for cooperative planning and treatment by clinical staff.
• Participate in staff training as it relates to therapy.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the quality improvement process as it relates to therapy.
• Participation in Quality Improvement activities in an ongoing basis.
• Responsible for maintaining the client charts in compliance with agency, state and any other rules and standards.
• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

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About Westcare :

Who We AreSince 1973, WestCare has provided health and human services with a commitment to delivering high-quality and cost-effective services that empower people to transform their lives.THE MISSION.We are resolutely dedicated to the populations we serve, as well as our employees, and actively promote the wellness and empowerment of individuals, their families, and their communities.Our MissionWestCare empowers everyone with whom we come into contact with to engage in a process of healing, growth, and change benefiting themselves, their families, co-workers, and communities.Where Do We Serve?Proudly serving sixteen states, three U.S. territories, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of PalauWhat Do We Do?We're a family of nonprofit organizations that provide a wide range of health and human services to improve the lives of those in our communities. Our service domains include : Mental Health & WellnessTreatment & RehabilitationCriminal JusticeVeteran ServicesHousing OpportunitiesEducation & PreventionDomestic ViolenceEmergency Support