Open Position at Clearhaven Recovery

Licensed Clinician

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About the Position

Licensed Clinician

Description: The individual in this role will support PHP/IOP programming and serve as a primary therapist for clients who need more support than 1x/week outpatient therapy, but are not stabilized enough to exclude criteria for residential or acute care. The clinician manages a caseload of 10-12 clients, runs clinical groups (3-4 groups/week), completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner, facilitates family engagement (including family sessions when appropriate), and regularly reviews documentation. The person in this role should be a master’s level, independently licensed clinician – LICSW, LMHC, LADC-1, or in the final stages of gaining independent licensure (under 6 months remaining).

Hours: Full Time, 5 days/week) Monday- Friday 8am-4pm (one of those days would be a later shift – 12:30-8:30 for clients that stepped down to E-IOP

  • 2-day weekends
  • No work Sat-Sun.

Pay: $85,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year

License/Certification: LMHC or LICSW (Required)

Location: Waltham, MA (in-person)

Over 50+ Years

Combined Experience

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About Us: Clearhaven Recovery Center is a holistic addiction and mental health day treatment center located in Waltham, MA. Clearhaven offers traditional therapeutic interventions including DBT, CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, centered process groups, psychoeducation, and mindfulness, while including alternative methods of finding recovery – expressive arts therapy, rock climbing, hiking, boxing, yoga, music therapy, 12-step, and meditation-based recovery groups. We have a 10-week rotating curriculum to ensure a well-rounded program. We fully support clinicians’ creativity in developing individualized programming within identified subject areas. We are a supportive team committed to cultivating an environment conducive to recovery and wellness for both staff and clients.

Daytime Schedule: The individual in this role will serve as the primary clinician, with the goal of growing into a leadership role. This individual will be working in our daytime PHP/IOP program (Monday-Friday) from 8:00am-4:00pm, and Thursday, 12:30pm-8:30pm. Clinicians are asked to work 1 evening/week to accommodate their clients who have stepped down or transitioned from the daytime to evening programming.

Experience: It is required to have at least 3 years working in behavioral healthcare as a clinical provider, and experience working at a private, insurance-based company. Clinicians who have worked at the private insurance-based detox/stabilization level of care will be best prepared to take on this role.

  • Private treatment center –  treatment (IOP or higher level of care)
  • Clinical Group Facilitation 
  • Addiction counseling: 2 years (Required)
  • Private Insurance Detox, CSS, or PHP/IOP: 1 year (Required)

 

Qualities: We are looking for a person who is a hard worker, reliable, dedicated to helping people find recovery, a team player, and is able to present in a professional manner. 

This role requires the ability to work independently and with a team, complete tasks without significant oversight once trained, and have a genuine commitment to assist those who are transitioning back into life in recovery from a substance use disorder and co-occurring diagnoses. Clearhaven provides extensive support with training to ensure the clinician feels well-equipped to take on the role. Leadership provides regular reviews and weekly supervision in order to ensure transparency related to performance, while employees’ professional goals are supported.

The ownership team includes clinical providers who are actively engaged in decision-making for the business and regularly present in the facility. We have an extremely low turnover rate because of a supportive, team environment. Much of the clinical staff having worked with us between 4-5 years, and their departure is related to pursuit of their individual professional goals, or simply having to move beyond a reasonable commute.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a caseload of 10-12 clients, facilitate clinical groups, and complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner on the company’s electronic health record system, KIPU
  • Documentation includes initial assessments (BPS, Suicide Risk Assessment) and ongoing treatment planning. Each client requires a weekly meeting and progress note following the session.
  • Proficiency in ASAM & LOCUS criteria – experience writing ASAM notation used by the billing team for coverage at clinically appropriate level of care
  • Understand ASAM dimensions to best evaluate clinical level of care
  • Facilitate family and couples’ sessions
  • Make decisions that are in the best interest of the client

 

Qualifications: The person in this role must be a master’s level, independently licensed clinician – LICSW, LMHC, LADC-1, or within 6 months of gaining independent licensure.

  • It is required to have at least 3 years working in addiction treatment as a clinical provider.
  • Experience working in an insurance-based addiction treatment program and writing LOCUS and ASAM criteria-based notation for justification of clients’ stay in care
  • At least 2 years experience managing an individual caseload and running clinical groups.
  • The ability to both work independently and with a team, complete tasks without significant oversight, and have a genuine commitment to assisting those who are transitioning back into life in recovery from a substance use disorder.

 

Salary: $85,000-$105,000 based on experience, licensure, and availability to start the position

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

 

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Many of our team members have firsthand experience in recovery from substance abuse. Compassion, empathy, and a high level of support are some of the founding principles of Clearhaven Recovery. Learn more about Clearhaven Recovery and how we help those in the greater Boston area find healing from addiction in our outpatient programs today.