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Join the McNabb Center Team as the IOP Master's Level Clinician today!

The IOP Master's Level Clinician

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Summary of role of team:

• Services offered at the Center's Springdale Campus education, outreach, evaluation and assessment, outpatient treatment, and recovery support services for adults suffering from substance-use and/or co-occurring disorder(s).

Summary of position:

• This position provides direct clinical service delivery for adults seeking services in the Knox County Men's and/or Women's Intensive Outpatient Program.
• This includes services offered in ASAM 0.5, 1.0, and/or 2.1 levels of care.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

• Services are delivered in the community or on-site at the Center's Springdale Campus (201 W. Springdale Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917).
• Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with additional group sessions held Monday - Thursday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

1) Service Delivery

• Clients will be offered quality care in a group and/or individual setting.
• Completes screening, orientation, and intakes into programming.
• Facilitates Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) group sessions, with frequency and curriculum outlined by program guidelines.
• Provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions in individual, group, and/or family formats as appropriate.
• Introduce clients to various recovery modalities, including but not limited to the 12-Step model.
• Refers clients for and or coordinates care with medication assisted treatment (MAT) providers when appropriate.
• Develops and updates client treatment plan. Uses the plan as a living document to coordinate the delivery of services throughout the clients' participation in the program. Ensures client achieves goals and objectives or modifies plan as appropriate.
• Facilitates random drug screens with clients.

2) Professionalism

• Maintains regular contact with referral sources and collaborates as needed regarding client care.
• Works closely with community partners and other Center programming to coordinate client care.
• Acts as a liaison to various forensic agencies, departments of children services, and other governmental entities as directed.
• Attends appropriate community events, taskforce meetings, training events, etc., upon request or as assigned.
• Works towards achieving or maintaining licensure as outlined by their state board of licensure.
• Meets with supervisor on a consistent basis to address identified concerns.

3) Documentation

• Completes all documentation in compliance with Center standards and practices.
• Completes clinical documentation in all systems (TNWITS, Centricity, etc.) to ensure compliance with payer source standards.
• Maintains clinical and administrative compliance within all Center P&P, federal confidentiality (including 42CFR part 2), and CARF guidelines.
• Bases treatment decisions on a clinical framework and effectively establishes and documents medical necessity for the appropriate level of care.
• Effectively manages admissions and discharges; makes referrals for clients and/or family members as appropriate.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive and integrated service plan; client record clearly communicates the plan.

4) Teamwork

• Works in a multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of clients and help support team members.
• Attends weekly Treatment Team meetings as directed; gives and receives positive feedback with team members.
• Demonstrates a consideration and concern for fellow workers and promotes harmonious relationships and attitudes.
• Communicates directly and approaches conflict with a problem-solving, win/win approach.
• Demonstrates respect for cultural differences.

5) Productivity/Administrative/Census Management

• Completes administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Completes accurate time sheet prior to deadline each pay period.
• Keep up-to-date attendance roster for groups and individual sessions.
• Implements assignments given by supervisor by established deadlines.
• Completes additional job duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $53,434/yr based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:

• The Springdale Campus office hours are Monday - Thursday 8:00am to 9:00pm, and Fridays 8:00am - 5:00pm.
• The Women's IOP Clinician works Mondays - Fridays 8:00am - 5:00pm.
• Due to programming needs, the Men's IOP Clinician keeps a more flexible schedule, typically working Mondays - Thursdays 11:00am to 9:00pm.
• Both positions require a minimum of 80 hours per pay period.

Travel:

• This position requires transporting clients in a personal vehicle.
• Training opportunities will be available that could include multiple-day travel to other towns, states, etc.

Equipment/Technical Competency:

• Experience working with a variety of web-based and application-based medical record software and Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is preferred.
• This position requires use of landline and cellular telephones.

Equipment/Technology:

• This position requires use of a computer, including but not limited to, working with a variety of web-based and application-based medical record software and Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Requires use of landline and cellular telephones.

QUALIFICATIONS - IOP Master's Level Clinician

Experience / Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of addiction and general knowledge of mental health and co-occurring disorders is essential.
• Knowledge of 12 step programs, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and aftercare planning is required.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care/practices is preferred.
• Experience working 1:1 and in a group setting with adults suffering from substance use and/or co-occurring disorders is preferred.
• Computer experience and working with electronic medical records is preferred.

Education / License:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Psychology, Marriage and Family therapy, Counseling, Social Work, Addiction Studies, or other closely related field of study.
• LADAC II or other relevant license or license-eligible with willingness to obtain.

Physical/Emotional/Social -Skills/Abilities:

• Clinician must be able exercise sound judgment and effective decision making, ability to set boundaries, aptitude for empathic listening, flexibility, willingness, and adaptability to working with diverse populations.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and possess good time management and organizational skills.
• Clinician must be able to work independently and in a team setting, while adhering to federal confidentiality laws and accepted standards and guidelines.
• Must be able to initiate and maintain clinical relationships and interact appropriately with referral sources and other community partners.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team with various personalities.
• Must have good attendance and begin workday at assigned time.
• Must be able to see with correction, hear normal tones, and talk on phone.
• Close computer work required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and be able to push/pull up to 150 lbs.
• Must be able to do long periods of sitting and standing.
• Must possess valid driver's license and must possess or obtain F Endorsement.
• This position requires HWC and CPR/First Aid certification.

Location:

• Knox County, Tennessee

Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.