WHY PERCEPTION PROGRAMS?

Perception Programs has been a trusted employer and community resource for over 50 years. Our mission is to promote wellness through innovative and holistic behavioral healthcare for individuals and our community. We serve over 5,000 diverse clients annually and offer a range of wellness services to engage clients in a collaborative recovery process.

Looking for a supportive work environment that fosters learning, growth and creativity? Is a wellness and strengths-based oriented team setting important to you? Interested in serving individuals with mental health and substance use disorders? We would love to hear from you. Submit your application now!

POSITION SUMMARY

This position for responsible for providing direct clinical care in a group setting for individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders participating in the ABHS program. Duties include developing group curriculum, facilitating multiple groups per week, and collateral documentation and communication.

REPORTS TO

SITE SUPERVISOR

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and use curriculum for ABHS group setting.
• Conduct initial intake assessment to determine most appropriate level of care.
• Facilitate multiple groups based on standardized ABHS curriculum.
• Complete discharge planning at completion of required group cycle.
• Complete necessary documentation, including group notes, Level of Care (LOC’s).
• Provide regular communication with collateral contacts.
• Engage diverse populations utilizing an approach that is person-centered and responsive to culture, gender, and trauma experience.
• Demonstrate ability to defuse emergency situations with non-violent crisis skills.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and limits with clients and coworkers.
• Maintain clear, timely, and presentable documentation.
• Participate in supervision and case conference as required by program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in license eligible behavioral health field.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in related field
• Professional clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) preferred. Associate license required (MLSW, PC-A, MFT-A).
• Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and side effects.
• Ability to complete documentation in electronic health record system.
• Ability to learn new systems and programs quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others as a team.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive health insurance – medical, dental, & vision
• Pooled PTO starting at 25 days per year.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Complimentary Short Distality, Life, and AD&D insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified agency
• National Health Services Corp (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program (LRP) at select locations
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)