Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a Master’s level alcohol and drug counselor (MLADC) with Board approval to provide MLADC, LADC, and CRSW supervision to join our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services team as a Clinical Coordinator! The Clinical Coordinator oversees the provision of high-quality, evidence-based treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders with in GMMH’s Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programs through the hiring, training, and supervision of program therapists. The Clinical Coordinator will coordinate the daily programmatic operations for the IOP to ensure timely, coordinated care, and effective service delivery. This position works as part of a multidisciplinary team, managing therapists and clinical programming to meet service deliverables for multiple contracts, including contracts serving individuals with criminal justice involvement.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides and documents individual and group supervision to therapists so that therapists deliver high-quality care meeting agency, contract, and evidence-based treatment and best practice standards for substance use disorder and/or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorder.
- Facilitates regular group supervision of therapists and allied staff, including Case Managers and Certified Recovery Support Workers (CRSWs), to support an effective multidisciplinary approach for the IOP, including utilization of evidence-based curricula and treatments and effective milieu management.
- Ensures effective caseload utilization, meeting service delivery standards.
- Manages staff coverage for program hours to meet contract requirements and quality service delivery.
- Facilitates regular staff meetings to support program operations.
- Monitors clinical service provision and documentation standards through regular chart audits and observation of group services to ensure the provision of clinically appropriate evidence-based care in accordance with agency policy and contract requirements.
- Manages daily IOP operations to ensure effective milieu management, appropriate staff coverage, and that prior authorizations and documentation are completed as required.
- Responds to and provides leadership to staff in the department around client crises and emergencies and acts as a resource to staff in other departments as needed.
- Collaborates effectively with Drug Court Coordinator and SUD Services Coordinator to ensure that clinical services and operations are in alignment with requirements involving multiple contracts.
- Provides direct service to clients for a percentage of time per week as appropriate for position and as directed by supervisor.
- Compiles and reports on clinical data and metrics as directed to comply with agency or contract requirements.
- Complies with all facility, personnel, safety, infection control, and security policies.
- Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master’s level alcohol and drug counselor (MLADC) with Board approval to provide CRSW, LADC, or MLADC licensure supervision. Dual licensure (LICSW or LCMHC) preferred.
- 3 to 5 years related work experience
- Strong clinical skills in substance use disorder and co-occurring disorder treatment; experience with a justice-involved population preferred.
- Leadership ability in work setting. Flexible, willing to learn, and anticipates the needs of self and staff.
- Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact with community stakeholders.
- Ability to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.
- Ability to problem solve and exercise judgment in accordance with clinical and agency standards.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Email, Word, EXCEL).
Why Join Us:
We are looking for collaborative, curious for knowledge people with a “can do” mentality to join our team of compassionate employees! We provide a stimulating work environment and offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including:
• Choice of 2 health insurance plans
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Health Plan Opt Out Benefit
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurances
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Paid Extended Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.