PRN/Part-Time Clinician

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• Description: **Position Summary** The Clinician is responsible for providing individual, group, and family therapy to individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• This role includes clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, crisis intervention, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and adherence to regulatory and ethical standards.
• Clinicians at Wildwood Recovery Center deliver trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented care while maintaining professional boundaries, cultural sensitivity, and compliance with Virginia licensing and billing requirements.
• **Key Responsibilities** ***Direct Clinical Services*** * Maintain an active caseload of up to 12 clients, providing individual, group, and family counseling services in accordance with program requirements and level of care.
• * Facilitate group therapy sessions using evidence-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented approaches.
• * Complete biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning for assigned clients.
• * Provide crisis intervention and clinical support as needed.
• * Ensure clients receive appropriate clinical services consistent with treatment goals and level of care.
• ***Treatment Planning & Client Care*** * Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
• * Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as clinically appropriate.
• * Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and coordinate care with medical, residential, and case management staff.
• * Ensure services align with ASAM level of care guidelines, evidence-based practices, and program policies.
• * Support clients in developing coping skills, relapse prevention strategies, and long-term recovery plans.
• ***Documentation & Regulatory Compliance*** * Complete all clinical documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with DBHDS, Medicaid, Joint Commission, and payer requirements.
• * Maintain complete and up-to-date client records including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge documentation.
• * Ensure documentation reflects medical necessity and supports the level of care provided.
• * Participate in audits, chart reviews, and quality improvement activities as required.
• * Report incidents, client concerns, or clinical issues in accordance with facility policy.
• ***Coordination & Communication*** * Collaborate with the Medical Director, nursing staff, residential staff, and case management to ensure coordinated and integrated client care.
• * Communicate effectively with admissions staff regarding clinical appropriateness of referrals and level-of-care determinations.
• * Coordinate with external providers, referral sources, and community resources to support continuity of care.
• * Maintain professional, ethical, and trauma-informed interactions with clients, families, and staff.
• * Support a safe, structured, and recovery-focused treatment environment.
• Salary ranges are based on credentials, fit to role, and years of experience.
• Requirements: **Education and Experience** Candidates must hold one of the following active credentials OR be actively working toward one with appropriate supervision for billing: * LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor * LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker * LMFT - Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist * LCP - Licensed Clinical Psychologist * CSAC - Certified Substance Abuse Counselor **Education/Experience** * Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or related human services field required (unless applying as CSAC).
• * Experience providing therapy for substance use and mental health disorders preferred.
• * Training or experience in trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, MI, or other evidence-based modalities preferred.
• **Skills/Abilities** * Strong therapeutic and clinical assessment skills.
• * Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
• * Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• * Crisis management and de-escalation skills.
• * Cultural humility and ability to work with diverse populations.
• * Compassionate, ethical, and client-centered.
• * Professional, reliable, and committed to high-quality care.
• * Strong boundaries, self-awareness, and integrity in practice.

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