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NFI Massachusetts Inc., a private non-profit human service organization, is currently seeking a Mental Health/Social Work Clinician for a new Substance Use Services Contract located in Haverhill MA. The ideal candidate will have experience working with school aged youth diagnosed with substance use and mental health issues.

The mission of the Ambulatory Services Clinic is to provide the highest quality mental health and substance use treatment and prevention to our consumers. We accomplish this by serving all with dignity and respect in an environment that supports individuals and families in their personal development.

Clinician services include:

• Individual mental health and substance use treatment in office and community
• Group mental health and substance use treatment.
• Intake Assessment, screening, and Diagnosis
• Substance Use Assessments
• Family Support and Treatment
• Involvement in community education events

• Completion of intake and assessments to determine appropriate level of care.
• Collaboration with collaterals and other natural supports.
• Completion of individual treatment plan.
• Facilitate group treatment.
• Ongoing individual psychotherapy and quarterly treatment reviews.
• Crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Harm reduction and recovery/safety planning as needed.
• Collaboration and Referrals with outside community resources.
• Flexible hours including afternoon and evening services and Evening and weekend community events.

• A Master’s degree in social work or counseling that is license-eligible (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, LICSW).
• Experience working with school aged youth diagnosed with substance use disorder.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and writing skills.
• Familiarity with third party reimbursement.
• Flexible schedule as some evenings may be required.

• Providing clinical supervision and case consultation to a team of licensed and unlicensed social workers.
• Ensuring adherence to ethical standards, legal requirements, and best practices in social work and mental health care.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical programs and treatment modalities.
• Conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Managing a caseload of complex clients requiring specialized intervention.
• Facilitating team meetings, case conferences, and professional development activities for staff.
• Monitoring client progress, outcomes, and program effectiveness, utilizing data to inform service delivery.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, therapists, and community partners, to coordinate care.
• Participating in program development, grant writing, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring accurate and timely documentation of client services and progress notes in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Mentoring and supporting staff in their professional growth and career development.
• Representing the agency in community forums and stakeholder meetings.

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Active LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) license in California.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-MSW clinical experience in mental health settings, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care) and case management.
• Strong knowledge of community resources, social service systems, and relevant legal and ethical frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise and motivate a diverse team of professionals.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and data management.
• Commitment to cultural competence and serving diverse client populations.
• This is an on-site position requiring a dedicated professional committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families in the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

For West Virginia Locations:
1. Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.
2. Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) through West Virginia Board of Social Work.
For Ohio Locations:
1. Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.
2. Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervision (LISW-S) through Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
For Maryland Locations:
1. Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.
2. Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LISW-C) through Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
For Pennsylvania Locations:
1. Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Certification in Case Management.

For Pennsylvania Locations:
2. Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker through Pennsylvania Department of State.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Two (2) years' social work experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and community strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation.
2. Participates as an integral professional in a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team led by physician.
3. Formulate, develop, and implement comprehensive treatment plans utilizing appropriate and evidence based treatments and interventions. Interventions may include crisis intervention, solution focused brief intervention, and any other.
4. Screens, educate on diagnosis, and provide therapy and interventions to individuals with a variety of presenting problems including substance abuse, depression, and anxiety, thought disorders, trauma, and autism spectrum. May perform these functions independently or as part of a team. (if under the supervision of LICSW)
5. Provide consultative services to health care team members within scope of care definitions as needed. Maintain a working knowledge of relevant medical/legal issues that impact on patient care, e.g., advance directives, child and elder abuse.
6. Provide education to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient's diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation.
7. Participate in multi-disciplinary health care teams and represent clinical social work perspective/liaison with patient and family.
8. May formulate, develop, and implement discharge plan beginning on the day of admission through length of stay.
9. Acts as a liaison with community agencies and resources to assist patients and families as needed.
10. May facilitate cognitive/psychoeducational group therapy at a minimum of once per day and provide individual Solution Focused Brief therapy and crisis intervention as ordered by doctor and/or as needed.
11. Provide updates and information to families / support persons and care providers through length of patient stay and facilitate family meetings to provide discharge planning and education to family, as applicable.
12. Facilitate referrals to placement options including but not limited to; personal care home, nursing home, skilled rehab, assisted living, group homes.
13. Document assessment, plan, interactions, and interventions according to departmental, hospital and/or health system guidelines and standards.
14. Maintain electronic medical records and documentation in accordance with department, hospital, medical center and/or health system policies. Attend and participate in staff, committee, department, and other administrative meetings.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Prolonged periods of standing or sitting.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Flexible hours to include weekends and holidays for inpatient setting.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to work collaboratively with health care professionals at all levels to achieve established goals and improve quality outcomes.
3. Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate standard office software.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

• Current resume
• Nursing license (specific to each state)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and/or specialty certifications
• Two current clinical references

• Competitive pay rates
• Health benefits
• Incentive programs
• PTO for those eligible under The Earned Sick Time Act in Michigan (codified as MCL 408.961 to 408.968)
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral and loyalty rewards

• Assess client's personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation through home, community, and office visits.
• Coordinate the establishment of an individual recovery plan with the client, client's support system, and other care providers.
• Complete daily progress notes based on services provided to clients in a timely manner reflected in Trilogy's documentation policy and agency standards
• Complete all necessary documentation related to client care e.g. IMCANS, LOCUS, tracking forms in the Electronic Medical Record
• Recognize and act on opportunities to move clients to appropriate levels of care; provide referrals to additional services as indicated.
• Assist clients in identifying signs and symptoms of de-compensation, assess for crisis situations and or the need for stabilization through hospitalization. Work collaboratively with clients to identify coping skills to assist in managing symptoms and stressors experienced.
• Provide psychoeducation, medication training and monitoring to clients according to Trilogy policy
• Coordinate with team nurse/pharmacy to ensure client medication accuracy
• Documenting in real time on medication administration record (MAR)
• Assist clients in learning and improving independent living skills; i.e. personal hygiene, housekeeping skills, nutrition, and shopping for food and personal items
• Educate and assist clients with applying for entitlements; i.e. Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and LINK
• Understand the representative payeeship process per agency policy and providing individualized client money management services.
• Accompany and transport clients to important appointments in the community and provide support with issues related to housing, substance use, budgeting, social support, and medication.
• Advocate on client's behalf and empower clients to advocate on behalf of themselves when appropriate
• Communicate effectively within the team model for a multi-disciplinary approach to client care.
• Actively participate in team communication via multiple electronic platforms
• Engage regularly in daily team meetings to consult and collaborate on shared caseload
• Provide on-call and crisis coverage as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned

• Must have one of the following requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED and two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in any field.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse under the Nurse Practice Act (225 ILCS 65)
  • Certificate of Psychiatric Rehabilitation from a DHS-approved program, a high school diploma/GED, and two years' experience of experience in a mental health setting
  • CRSS certification through IAODAPCA
  • Family Partnership Professional certificate from and in good standing with IAODAPCA
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant licensed under the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act (225 ILCS 75) with one-year experience in a mental health setting
  • High school diploma or GED and five years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting
• Valid Illinois driver's license with daily access to a well-maintained vehicle with 1,000,000/ 3,000,000 liability insurance
• Experience working with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses preferred
• Experience in community-based services preferred
• IM+CANS certification preferred and may be required to obtain IM+CANS certification within 30 days of hire

• FREE Virtual Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health Counseling for ALL Employees
• PAID Maternity/Paternity leave
• Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• FSA (Health, Dependent Care, Transit)
• Telemedicine
• EAP
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

• Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) or be within 45 days of completion of the graduation requirements for an MSW

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams to treat and plan for the social and medical needs of patients by consulting with other providers and making referrals
• Devise, develop, and implement treatment plans as necessary
• Conduct initial assessment of all new patients to evaluate social, emotional and physical needs by applying social work theories and techniques; interview and evaluate patients and family members; identify factors which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from treatment
• Develop and implement patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of progress notes and the provision of continuity of care
• Manage assigned caseload; prepare and maintain records and make written and oral reports to document case activity concerning patient care, counseling and therapeutic activities in accordance with department, hospital, medical center, and/or health system policies
• Participate in monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient care
• Provide supportive counseling, grief counseling, crisis intervention, and other appropriate therapeutic services to assist patients and families in coping with presenting symptoms and problems such as, for example, coping with illness, accepting medical recommendations, and loss of function
• Provide education to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient's diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation
• Schedule: 5x8s (Monday – Friday), dayshift

• Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university; OR be within forty-five (45) days of completion of the requirements for graduation with an MSW from an accredited college or university; candidates who meet this qualification and furnish a letter from the Dean of the School Work where they are a student in good standing attesting to this may receive a conditional offer of employment; such new hires must provide proof of possession of an MSW degree from an accredited college or university within forty-five (45) days of their date of hire, as a condition of continued employment
• Ability to apply theories, principles and practices of medical social work and of social services delivery systems in a hospital or medical center setting
• Ability to gather data needed to assess needs of patients and families
• Ability to manage a caseload, recall case details; maintain confidentiality of information; determine the appropriate course of action in emergencies and other stressful situations
• Ability to provide written case narratives and reports
• Knowledge of and ability to apply effective assessment, interviewing, and counseling techniques
• Knowledge of and ability to apply social work theories, principles and techniques
• Knowledge of hospital and medical center resources to access and provide for patient care needs, and act on behalf of client needs to obtain necessary services
• Knowledge of needs, problems, attitudes, and behavior of hospital patients and their families
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in assigned work area

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly EPayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities