Clinician

Baypoint Health

Job Description: Clinician/Therapist

Location: Portsmouth, NH

Department: Clinical Services

Reports To: Clinical Director

Position Summary

The Therapist/Clinician is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered mental health and substance use disorder treatment through individual, group, and family therapy. This role supports Baypoint Health's mission of promoting recovery, resilience, and overall well-being. The Therapist collaborates with the Treatment Team in the formulation of the Master Treatment Plan and assists in coordinating discharge planning.

Position Requirements/Qualifications

Education:

• Preferred: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a health-related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years in a chemical dependency or psychiatric setting.

Licensure/Certification:

• Master’s Degree compliant with State of New Hampshire requirements.
• Must be eligible for LMHC or LCSW

Knowledge and Training Required:

• Principles and practices of the discipline.
• Joint Commission standards.
• Proficiency in communication and written skills.
• State and federal statutes regarding client confidentiality laws.
• Drug-free workplace policies and workplace violence awareness.

Population Served:

• Adults.

Security Measures and Clearance:

• Background check in compliance with current regulations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Communication and Collaboration
• Contact clients' emergency contacts within 24 hours of admission.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary treatment plan meetings.
• Share relevant information from families or other sources with the team.
• Attend daily and weekly staffing meetings as scheduled.
• Evaluate therapeutic interventions’ impact on the therapeutic environment.
• Therapy and Intervention
• Facilitate group therapy.
• Provide individual therapy (1 hour per client per week).
• Recognize and respond to psychiatric crises, providing appropriate interventions.
• Assist in medical emergencies as directed.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping
• Document client progress/regress and interventions in the medical record.
• Conduct weekly chart audits for internal caseload.
• Maintain insurance review documentation and utilize UR notes effectively.
• Education and Compliance
• Provide clients with education on Advance Directives.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in monthly program staff meetings.
• Safety and Risk Management
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety plans as needed.
• Participate in agency safety drills and comply with emergency protocols.
• Miscellaneous Responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director or Supervisor.

Workplace Environment

Physical Demands:

• Requires standing, walking, bending, and sitting.
• Occasionally lifting materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Mental Demands:

• High mental stress and interaction with others.

Workplace Hazards and Violence Risk:

• Normal workplace hazards and medium/high risk of workplace violence.

Core Competencies

• Clinical Knowledge: Expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Cultural Competency: Delivers culturally sensitive care.
• Crisis Management: Effectively handles psychiatric and medical emergencies.
• Patient Engagement: Builds therapeutic relationships.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000