Intensive Outpatient Program Clinician

Description

Tides Family Services is a nonprofit organization that is committed to providing comprehensive support and resources to children, adolescents, and families facing various challenges. The overall mission of Tides is to provide services and supports that allow youth to live in a community-based setting. An \"Agency Without Walls\" our services are delivered in homes, communities, schools...wherever our youth are.

Position Summary: The IOP Clinician provides therapeutic support and intervention to children and adolescents in an intensive outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, empathy, and a deep understanding of adolescent behavioral health. The role involves conducting assessments, developing youth centered recovery plans, and facilitating group/family/individual therapy sessions. This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position with some nights and/or weekends required for special events.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of the client's mental health, substance abuse history, and treatment needs.
• Collaborate with clients to develop individualized recovery plans based on their goals, strengths, and challenges.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based therapeutic modalities to help clients explore and process their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and develop coping skills to address challenges.
• Provide psychoeducation to clients and their families about addiction, mental health, recovery, coping strategies, and relapse prevention. Help clients develop a deeper understanding of their conditions and equip them with tools to manage their symptoms effectively.
• Lead safety and crisis planning for assigned caseload and support programmatic response and management of crisis situations ensuring the safety and well-being of all program participants.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and lead the implementation of recovery plans for clients.
• Engage with clients' families and support systems to provide education, support, and guidance. Collaborate with family members to develop strategies for their involvement in the recovery process.
• Lead the discharge/transition planning process including the development of a comprehensive discharge plan and aftercare recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress, treatment interventions, and any significant incidents or concerns. Adhere to agency policies and regulatory requirements regarding documentation.
• Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director.

Requirements

• Masters degree from an accredited school in social work , mental health counseling, health and human reservice or like degree - Required
• LCSW/LICSW/LMHC or equivalent- Required
• Valid driver's license and registered/inspected/ insured vehicle - Required
• Bilingual; English, Spanish, Portuguese, Creole - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 2-4 years experience in human services, healthcare, and other non-profit agencies.
• Ability to uphold a safe, strengths-based environment to support youth and families with their goals and challenges to remain in their homes and in their communities.
• Capacity to integrate holistic practices and evidence-based interventions into individual, group, and family therapy.

Salary Range: $63,000-$75,000

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, language capacity, skills, and other qualifications relevant to the role, in alignment with organizational parity guidelines and market conditions.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tides Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values our diverse workforce and encourages all mission driven candidates to apply. We are a PBN Best Place to Work recipient, a Safe Zone Certified Employer, and a Veteran Friendly Employer. Join our team!