Independent Contractor, Substance Use and Mental Health Disorder Counselor

This counseling position is responsible for providing substance use disorder and or

mental health services in an outpatient counseling setting to corrections involved

clients. This includes substance use and or mental health assessment, diagnosis,

and provision of treatment services in a positive , collegial environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system in person

and via web-based technology when deemed by appropriate by referring agency

and Reentry Resources Counseling.

· Complete written substance use disorder and or mental health assessments

including diagnostic impressions and recommendations.

· Provide individual counseling services utilizing a cognitive behavioral model of

treatment.

· Maintain routine documentation including treatment plans, chart notes and

discharge summaries in accordance with clinical policies for reporting and record

keeping.

· Maintain collateral contacts with corrections and probation referents.

· Regularly attend scheduled Reentry Resources Counseling Peer Collaboration

sessions, clinical supervision and required training to ensure continuum and

quality of care.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Must have Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MLADC), Licensed

Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

accreditation in the State of New Hampshire. A degree in human services is

preferred.

· Must be able to pass a criminal background check

· Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and awareness with corrections

referred clients.

· Ability to prepare and maintain required documentation.

· Ability to comply with internal, local, state, and federal regulations and policies.

· Ability to work and communicate with others both via telephone, email and text.

· Ability to use an online meeting platform and be able and willing to learn about

technology as necessary.

· Ability to work remotely as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and

responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and

responsibilities.

REGULARLY REQUIRED: Use of a computer, to sit, use hands, use tools or controls,

and talk or hear.

OCCASIONALLY REQUIRED: To stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or

move up to 10 pounds.

COMPETENCIES

· Provide substance use disorder and or mental health assessment and differential

diagnosis of substance use disorders, acute and chronic major mental disorder

diagnoses, adjustment disorders, as well as co-occurring disorders.

· Promote follow up with prescribed treatment recommendations, Medication

Assisted Treatment (MAT), self-help, mutual help and post custody follow up in a

positive environment.

· Demonstrate appropriate boundaries between self, clients (defendants and

offenders).

· Demonstrate appreciation of the differing roles and ability to collaborate with

probation, corrections and halfway house staff.

· Utilize gender sensitive practices.

· Maintain accurate, timely records

To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential

duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and

responsibilities.

Interested candidates please send questions and resumes

Please put open Outpatient Counseling Position in the subject line.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Salary: $90.00 per hour of individual counseling

License/Certification:

 MLADC (Required)

 LICSW (Required)

 LMHC (Required)

Work Location: In person, telehealth by approval of referring agency.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $90.00 - $91.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 6 per week

License/Certification:

• MLADC (Required)
• LICSW (Required)
• LMHC (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90 - $91