Job Description

The Clinician provides a comprehensive range of psychosocial assessment, diagnostic, counseling, crisis intervention, group facilitation, and case management services within an integrated, multi-disciplinary behavioral health setting. The role involves close collaboration with other mental health and medical providers to ensure high-quality, coordinated care for clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy as appropriate; develop treatment plans and perform case management, including discharge planning.

• Deliver therapeutic crisis stabilization services and interventions for clients in acute mental health or substance use crises.

• Conduct clinical assessments using interviews, case histories, psychological evaluations, and observation to identify client needs and determine appropriate therapeutic approaches or referrals.

• Collaborate with supervisors and interdisciplinary team members regarding case management and treatment planning.

• Refer clients to community or social service agencies for supportive resources, including financial or housing assistance, as needed.

• Track treatment progress through outcome measurements and make adjustments to care plans accordingly.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation from intake through discharge, ensuring compliance with professional and ethical standards.

• Develop and sustain relationships with referral partners and coordinate with external treatment providers to support continuity of care.

• Participate in community outreach, education, and liaison activities as appropriate.

• Provide supervision to interns or unlicensed clinicians, if applicable.

• Support administrative and quality improvement activities, such as scheduling, chart audits, and utilization reviews.

• Attend and participate in supervision sessions, staff meetings, case conferences, and interdisciplinary team discussions.

• Deliver psychoeducation or training to staff and community partners when requested.

• Uphold the organization’s mission, values, and standards of professional conduct.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.

• Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or equivalent. Provisional or associate-level licensure are encouraged to apply too.

• Skills & Competencies:

  • Ability to make sound clinical and procedural decisions.

  • Strong assessment, diagnostic, and interviewing skills.

  • Knowledge of behavioral health principles, evidence-based therapeutic modalities, and ethical standards.

  • Ability to document clinical work accurately and efficiently.

  • Familiarity with community mental health resources and referral processes.

  • Capacity to remain calm and effective during crisis situations.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage clients from diverse backgrounds.

  • Proficiency in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.

  • Understanding of confidentiality, HIPAA, and client rights regulations.

  • Ability to evaluate therapeutic progress and modify treatment plans as necessary.