What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinician - Family position at CMC BERKSHIRES LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
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Established in 2003, the Center for Motivation & Change (CMC) is a group practice of dedicated clinicians and researchers who rely on science and kindness to help people change. We employ respectful, flexible, evidence-based approaches to address substance use and compulsive behavior problems as well as other mental health issues, including anxiety disorders and trauma / PTSD. Through compassion, collaboration, and the best science has to offer, we help people make life-enhancing and long-lasting changes.
CMC : Berkshires is seeking a passionate, motivated clinician (family work highly desired) with a strong interest in evidence-based treatments for substance use behaviors as well as the treatment of co-occurring disorders. This position includes providing intensive individual and / or family therapy (motivationally and behaviorally focused) to all assigned clients (maximum caseload of 3 clients for individual or 5 clients for family work), as well as group therapy involvement (group modalities include use of ACT, DBT and CBT). CMCB is dedicated to creating and maintaining a collaborative, supportive environment between all staff as well as with clients as a critical part of creating the optimal conditions for change. CMCB is a mission-driven organization dedicated to changing the conversation around substance use, and disseminating and practicing evidence-based, compassionate approaches with our clients. Excellent opportunity for training and professional growth and development in a cutting edge facility.
About CMC : Berkshires
CMC : Berkshires is a unique residential treatment program developed by leading clinical experts in the addiction treatment field. CMCB is dedicated to the use of evidence-based treatments for substance use issues as well as anxiety disorders and trauma (MI, CRAFT, DBT, Prolonged Exposure, , EMDR, STAIR, Exp / RP), provided across group, individual, and family therapy venues. The setting for these holistic, compassionate, and evidence-based treatments is our 15-bed private facility, located in the stunning and culturally vibrant Berkshires of Western Massachusetts on 200 acres.
CMC : Berkshires is located approx. 2.5 hours from both NYC and Boston
Job Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :
- Provide direct therapy services to all assigned patients, in both group, individual, and family consultation settings
- Maintain professional standards as related to patient care, confidentiality, HIPAA considerations and note taking / documentation
- Maintain good employee relations among clinical staff, ensuring effective communication between disciplines
- Maintain proper scheduling and completion of clinical activities, including group, individual, supervisory and consultative clinical activities
- Maintain a high level of client-centered focus
- Create and foster teamwork within the clinical team and within the organization as a whole
- Maintain ongoing communication with all referral sources and appropriate family members about ongoing treatment / care issues and plans
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