Full Time

Tuesday - Saturday 8a-4p, or 9a-5p

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.

Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.

Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services is hiring a Clinician to provide substance abuse rehabilitation, individual counseling and staff resource education in a therapeutic setting assisting adult consumers with a primary diagnosis of mental illness and co-existing addictions disorders to achieve social, economic, emotional and personal independence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete substance abuse assessments for all clients
• Integrate a variety of treatment modalities and clinical interactions
• Facilitate dual diagnosis treatment group on as needed basis, focusing on education/motivation, relapse prevention, and evidence based practices
• Assesses mental health status, safety and any potential medication contraindication

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• MA degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work or closely related human services discipline
• One (1) year directly providing addiction services counseling work experience
• CADAC or equivalent addictions certificate desired.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated (basic, intermediate, advanced) experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Access, Publisher and report-writer experience preferred
• Experience using and knowledge of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record