Clinician (R&D)

Duties/Responsibilities:

Diagnoses client using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual currently being used.
Evaluate the client's mental health/substance abuse condition based on a review of client information. Perform clinical Assessments. Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge. Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems or crisis situations.
Collects information about clients through interviews, observations, and screening instruments. Prepares and maintains treatment records and reports.
Utilizes a variety of therapy skills with a wide variety of clients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming problems, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Learns and utilizes the Electronic Healthcare Record of SCS to document work products in a timely fashion according to policy. Maintains confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment.
When eligible for hospital privileges, takes on-call emergency rotations.
Reads and complies with all SCS policies.
Performs as a cooperative team member of their assigned treatment team.
Expected to meet or exceed current Direct Service Hours (DSH) every year.
Performs other duties as assigned.