Clinician - Provisional Cheyenne Outpatient Clinic

Clinician Classification:
Exempt

Reports to:

Clinical Program Director Date:
January 2024

Each day at Volunteers of America, we strive to exemplify our foundational pillar of Servant Leadership and Cultural Values of Communication, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

At VOA we are committed to providing opportunities that help staff grow and enhance their skill sets. As part of this commitment, we invest in on-the-job training to prepare employees for their new positions, offer professional development opportunities, coaching, and career pathways to promote our culture of helping staff advance their careers throughout the organization.

JOB DESCRIPTION _____________________________________________________________________________Summary/Objective The Clinician provides clinical and education-based treatment services throughout an individual's treatment per practice standards, are appropriate to client needs, and comply with agency standards.

Essential Functions Complete social histories, assessments, treatment plans, admission and discharge summaries, and other chart-related documents and correspondence for assigned patients promptly

Provide individual counseling and facilitate educational and counseling groups as assigned; accurately and promptly chart these activities in patient records

Develop educational and therapeutic curriculum to be utilized in group settings with patients and family members, as well as prevention education

Assist patients in understanding and completing therapeutic change objective-driven treatment plans

Work cooperatively with necessary staff members, other community resources, and referral sources to coordinate services to patients

To ensure the smooth functioning of clinic operations, the therapist will attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and clinical supervision

In-person and Telehealth sessions weekly

Other duties as assigned

Competencies

Effective communicator; assertive when necessary

Ethical practice

Highly confidential

Calm under pressure and in crisis

Interacts with clients and team members in a professional manner

Continuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural values

Supervisory Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the organization.

Work Environment This job operates in a residential treatment facility and Outpatient Clinic setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This position would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stoop as necessary, and perform work at a computer for extended periods.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position; the schedule includes weekend and on-call rotational work. This position has flexible work settings, i.e., from off-site location or utilization of a mobile office.

Travel Little travel is required for this position.

Required Education, Experience, or Eligibility Qualifications Ph.D. or Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or related field from a Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. (CACREP), Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) or Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program in counseling

Fully or Provisionally licensed as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LAT through the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board, or eligible for licensure if current licensure is out-of-state

Meet qualifications required for a substance abuse professional, Clinician, or assistant by the State of Wyoming's Division of Behavioral Health Standards for the Operation of Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs Proficient in the use of computer software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Suite and desktop publishing

Exceptional and demonstrated time management skills to stay organized and meet tight deadlines

Preferred

Education and Experience Five years of post-licensure clinical experience, with some of this experience directly related to serving persons with…