Mazzoni Center is seeking a skilled clinician for the full-time IOP Counselor position in the behavioral health program.  The IOP Counselor will provide comprehensive supportive services to LGBTQ individuals who are struggling with substance use. The position will be a mix of clinical, administrative and support tasks within the IOP program including, but not limited to: IOP intake assessments, facilitating IOP sessions, providing individual counseling and collateral family therapy to IOP participants, discharge and aftercare planning. The IOP counselor be grounded in recovery-oriented approaches.

Communication

Good oral and written communication skills are required for this position. The person in this position must be able to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and others; and contribute to a positive environment.  

Key Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Conduct clinical intake assessments to determine appropriateness of level of care, with regard to history, symptoms and behavioral patterns; and evaluate the nature and extent of alcohol and substance use using ASAM criteria. 
• Facilitate IOP group sessions three days per week, three hours per session. Ensure timely and thorough documentation.
• Develop Treatment Plans that reflect recovery-oriented goals that are measurable, appropriate and collaborative.
• Provide individual counseling to IOP participants, and family support sessions.
• Develop comprehensive aftercare and discharge plans that consist of consideration for aftercare needs – transfer to another level of care, recovery group support, psychiatric needs, and linkages with community and peer services.
• Conduct insurance authorizations and continued stay authorizations to ensure insurance coverage throughout treatment.
• Collaborate closely as an integral member of the treatment team – participate in meetings, offer feedback, observations and insight and relevant information to help support client’s recovery.
• Develop annual professional development plan with an emphasis on substance use skills building.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with contract, funder and agency requirements, including progress notes, treatment plans and assessments. 
• Provide administrative support by compiling program data, preparing reports, and therapeutic/activity resource material. 
• Coordinate care with other internal and external service providers as necessary to enhance the effectiveness of client care.
• Protect client and agency information at all times, adhering to agency Confidentiality Policy, HIPAA as well as other laws governing privacy/disclosure.
• Work flexible hours, including some evenings.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education, Training, License and Certification, Skills and Experience  

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution with a focus/major in psychology, social work, or counseling.
• License or license-eligible within 3 months of hire.
• Previous experience in the substance use field, IOP preferred.
• Knowledge of best practices for working with LGBTQ youth and adults including diverse gender and sexual identities.
• Must be culturally competent to work with groups from diverse racial, educational, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.  
• Knowledge of and experience with managed care/funding sources preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and group therapy skills.  
• Strong oral and written communication skills; attention to detail. Strong organizational skills; and computer literacy. 
• Ability to work independently and effectively, taking initiative, to meet deadlines.
• Must work well with a multi-disciplinary team.

Clearances 

Child abuse, criminal history and FBI clearances

Salary range 

$45-48K range commensurate with experience and credentialing, plus full benefit package

To Apply

To apply for this position, please send your resume/CV and cover letter to [email protected]