Lead Licensed Counselor; LICSW​/LMHC)

About The Organization

SaVida Health is a specialty medical practice providing outpatient opiate and alcohol addiction treatment services. SaVida Health's care model includes medical care, counseling, comprehensive toxicology testing, case management and medical management of psychiatric medications.

West Springfield, MA

Full-Time, only Weekdays

SaVida Health is a specialty medical practice providing outpatient opiate and alcohol addiction treatment services. SaVida Health's care model includes medical care, counseling, comprehensive toxicology testing, case management and medical management of psychiatric medications.

The independently licensed clinician in this Clinical Leadership position is responsible for providing high-quality mental health and substance use disorder counseling services in an outpatient setting while also providing clinical leadership, guidance, and support to the care team. This individual will balance direct client care with leadership responsibilities that promote quality, compliance, collaboration, and positive clinical outcomes.

The Clinical Leader will ensure timely and accurate completion of all required clinical documentation and oversee adherence to agency, regulatory, and managed care requirements. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, intake paperwork, psychosocial assessments, client mental health and substance use disorder treatment histories, treatment plans, session notes, discharge and aftercare plans, collaborative forms and assessments, billing forms, and insurance authorizations.

• Provide individual and/or group counseling to clients with mental health and substance use disorders
• Provide continuity of quality care through effective documentation and communication with collaborative providers and community agencies
• Provide referrals for alternative levels of care and community resources as clinically appropriate
• Act as a client advocate and coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
• Document all clinical content accurately and in accordance with agency, regulatory, and payer requirements
• Review client progress on a quarterly basis and update treatment plans to reflect changes in treatment goals and clinical needs
• Participate in case consultation, clinical reviews, and quality improvement activities
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, licensing requirements, and organizational policies

• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership, guidance, and support to clinicians and other members of the clinical team
• Serve as a resource to staff regarding clinical questions, challenging cases, crisis situations, and treatment planning
• Support consistent application of clinical policies, procedures, standards, and best practices
• Assist with onboarding, training, mentoring, and development of clinical staff
• Facilitate or participate in regular clinical team meetings, case reviews, and consultation
• Monitor clinical documentation and provide constructive feedback to promote quality, completeness, and compliance
• Identify opportunities for clinical process improvement and assist with implementation of quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with medical providers, program leadership, care coordination, and other departments to ensure integrated and effective client care
• Assist leadership with identifying staffing, workflow, and clinical service needs
• Support performance management and professional development of clinical team members, as appropriate
• Promote a positive, collaborative, accountable, and client-centered clinical culture
• Escalate significant clinical, compliance, staffing, or operational concerns to…