Clinician I or III

Attains and maintains a working knowledge of 12 core functions of addiction and 12-Steps Programs.
Routinely displays basic knowledge of symptoms of mental health issues.
Appropriate use of ASAM and DSM-IV.
Consistently strive to improve patient care and record keeping and to respond positively to peer and supervisory feedback to improve service delivery.
Effectively supervises screenings, intakes and assessments; group and individual therapy; family counseling; treatment and planning revision; crisis counseling.
Efficiently and accurately completes case reviews, evaluation, case management, and review and audit of charts.
Effectively thinks and functions in a crisis situation with minimal supervision.
Reports to supervisor any problems in program effectiveness.
Promotes an overall professional presentation to co-workers, patients, and patients collateral sources.
Conducts self in professional and ethical manner with co-workers and patients.
Routinely willing to take on additional duties to assist supervisor and co-workers.
Dependably works hours that are needed to ensure the needs of the department are met.
Will continuously observe confidentiality as per company standards.
This will include written communications within and outside SalusCare, including reports to referral sources.
Target minimum hours of direct services as defined by program standards; work well with other staff and clinicians to ensure patient needs are met.
Consistently displays cultural competence and sensitivity and ensures services provided incorporate patient-specific cultural values.
Bachelor’s degree OR Master’s degree from an accredited university in a human service field required.
CAP preferred, but not required.
Requires One (1) year of full-time experience working with individuals with mental health, substance abuse and / or co-occurring disorders.
Must possess and utilize effective communication skills (oral and verbal).
Must have general knowledge of co-occurring disorders in order to best serve our population of patients.