Master's Level Clinician

JOB TITLE: MASTER'S LEVEL SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLINICIAN

REPORTS TO: Clinical Director

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Provide individual and group counseling to clients who suffer from or have been affected by addiction. Advise clients on a range of issues relating to alcoholism, addictions, and mental health. Provide support and prevention options to help clients and families recover from addiction, modify behaviors, and/or improve mental health.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with clients to develop individualized action plans focused on mental health, substance use, and cooccurring symptoms with a wholeperson health approach.
• Deliver individualized and group sessions weekly.
• Attend weekly individual clinical supervision, group clinical supervision, and staff meetings.
• Collaborate with client’s collateral contacts, the integrated team, and/or any providers working with the clients.
• Provide treatment using evidencebased practices including CBT, motivational interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or other personcentered approaches.
• Apply knowledge of milieu therapy in residential settings, substance use modalities, harm reduction approaches, traumainformed care, wholeperson health approaches, and dual diagnosis treatment. A compassionate and empathetic approach is critical for connecting with vulnerable populations.
• Use humor appropriately to build rapport and foster a positive, open therapeutic environment that encourages client engagement.
• Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a master’s degree in mental health counseling, social work, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of 12Step Programs.
• Experience working in recovery settings.
• Must be able to demonstrate cultural competence.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing substance abuse and mental health services.
• Must possess a valid MA driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass CORI and Drug Testing requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of, and committed to adhering to, federal and state policies (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and boundaries.
• Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidates with lived expertise are encouraged to apply, if in recovery, must have two years of continuous sobriety.
• Personal characteristics of understanding, dedication, empathy and genuineness are essential.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience working in outpatient substance abuse treatment programs.
• Established relationships with mental health/substance abuse providers in the Greater Boston area.

SCHEDULE: Varies daily, Monday through Friday, NO weekends, NO on-call.

BENEFITS: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, PTO, PFMLA, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, EAP, 401K with match after 1-year

Gavin Foundation has 225 employees and offices in South Boston, Quincy, Dorchester, New Bedford and Worcester. Gavin Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. The Gavin Foundation considers all qualified applicants, and we encourage individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

About Gavin Foundation Inc

The Gavin Foundation is a nonprofit agency providing comprehensive adult, youth and community substance abuse education, prevention and treatment programs. Established in South Boston in 1963, we now serve over 10,000 individuals each year from Massachusetts and beyond. The Gavin Foundation offers a continuum of care to individuals, support services to their families, and programs to increase community awareness and acceptance regarding addiction and recovery.