Clinician

Part time Position 

**Company Overview:**

Summit Behavioral Health is a leading mental health and addiction treatment center within a nationwide network of facilities. We are deeply committed to revolutionizing the addiction treatment industry in the United States by implementing cutting-edge clinical methods and employing a team of highly-qualified, compassionate, and licensed professionals. At Summit Behavioral Health, we strive to make a lasting impact on the lives of our clients and their families.

**Why Join Our Team?**

As a member of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to work in a progressive, interactive, and innovative environment. Our organization offers an array of generous benefits, and you will become part of a dedicated community of caregivers who share a common goal of supporting individuals on their path to recovery. By being an integral part of the team that fosters healing and wellness, you will be the catalyst for positive change.

**Benefits:**

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for work-life balance

- A variety of robust Medical Benefits plans to choose from

- Dental Benefits with PPO and DMO options available

- Vision Benefits for eye care needs

- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare expenses

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

- Supplemental Medical Benefits & Additional Ancillary Benefits

- 401(K) retirement savings plan for long-term financial security

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

As a crucial member of our team, your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Conducting assessments of clients using standardized or evidence-based assessment tools and diagnosing substance disorders following the DSM 5 guidelines.

- Gathering relevant previous records to inform the current treatment episode effectively.

- Collaborating with clients to develop client-centered and recovery-oriented treatment plans with clear goals and measurable objectives.

- Reviewing clients' progress throughout the treatment episode according to ASAM PPC-2R, assessing the need for continued services or discharge/transfer.

- Ensuring the substance abuse counseling portion of the client's treatment plan is regularly reviewed and revised to address emerging issues.

- Liaising with referral sources and providing case consultation and coordination to support clients' overall care.

- Participating as a valuable member of a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive and holistic care for assigned clients.

- Accurately documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, referrals, and follow-ups in the client's clinical record, adhering to appropriate protocols and regulations.

- Acting as the first point of contact for clients, counselors, and office staff when the Clinical Director is unavailable.

- Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and associated co-morbidities.

- Familiarity with the 12-Step Recovery program and its implementation.

- Complying with all applicable Federal, State, and Regional regulations, including Accreditation standards governing treatment of Substance Use Disorders, confidentiality, patient rights, ethics, and anti-discrimination practices.

**Requirements:**

Education/Experience Qualifications:

- Master's Level education in a relevant field

Licenses and Certifications:

- Licensed or Registered Intern with the state of New Jersey, LAC, LPC, LSW, LCSW.

- LCADC/ Masters level ADC Intern