Clinician, SUD Specialist, Leominster

CSO is looking for an SUD Specialist Clinician to join our PACT team in Leominster.

Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is an evidence-based intensive outpatient treatment program designed to assist adults overcome the barriers to their recovery from severe and persistent behavioral health disorders.

This position will provide clinical services in assessment, treatment planning, and coordination of care; provide treatment, rehabilitation and support services with the purpose of enhancing the emotional well-being, stability and social functions of program consumers.

Starting salary: $55,000-$64,000

As an SUD Specialist Clinician:

You Will:

• Provide individual and group therapy and psychoeducation in office and community settings
• Assist with completion of intakes and facilitation of holding sessions/brief intervention services when needed
• Propose, develop, recruit and conduct substance abuse, rehabilitation and treatment groups
• Provide skills training and assistance in areas of daily living activities including basic living and interactive skills, providing "in vivo" skills training, side by side assistance, vocational and pre-vocational support to clients to include identifying interests and strengths and goals, and development of individualized placements. Assist in developing communication and conflict resolution skills
• Provide motivational counseling, prompting, and intensive support to consumers during psychiatric crises or periods of transition
• Provide education and support with identifying community resources including appropriate mental health, addiction and medical services, and accessing services of choice
• Provide assistance with developing and maintaining a "natural support network" of family and friends
• Provide crisis and intervention treatment services as members of mini-treatment team; work with team and individuals to minimize use of inpatient psychiatric treatment via rapid assessment and development of hospital diversion tactics to include medication assessment and treatment, increased intensity of services, and environmental adaptation as indicated
• Provide stage specific individual and group substance abuse treatment to clients with coexisting substance use disorders; coordinate admissions to structured and safe environments such as hospitals, crisis stabilization beds, respite or detox units as indicated

Your Background:

• Clinical Master's degree
• Experience (preferred) in treatment of adults and/or families
• Must be eligible for or hold highest level of Massachusetts' licensure in appropriate discipline
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We also seek applicants who embody CSO's values by being:

• Positive -- maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions
• Respectful -- collaborating and effectively communicating
• Insightful -- demonstrating self-awareness and effectively priority setting
• Conscientious -- taking accountability and applying feedback

What We Offer

At CSO, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to supporting your professional growth, well-being, and success through:

• Competitive salaries
• Health and dental insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Free CEUs and ongoing professional development through in-house training
• Employee referral bonuses
• Group-rate supplemental insurance options
• A premier Employee Assistance Program
• A flexible, supportive, and collaborative work environment

Why Join CSO?

For more than 50 years, Clinical & Support Options, Inc. (CSO) has been providing innovative, compassionate behavioral health services throughout Western Massachusetts. With locations across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and surrounding communities, our multidisciplinary teams work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.

When you join CSO, you become part of a mission-driven organization where collaboration, professional growth, and community partnerships are valued. We encourage our employees to bring their ideas, strengths, and unique perspectives to their work-and provide opportunities to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career along the way.

Come grow with us and make a difference in the communities we serve!

A Great Place to Work

CSO was named a Healthcare Industry Top Workplace, and has been recognized as the fastest-growing behavioral health agency in Western Massachusetts. Our commitment to our employees is reflected in our consistently strong internal employee satisfaction results, with more than 90% of CSO staff reporting that they would recommend CSO as a great place to work.

We invite you to learn more about CSO and discover what makes our organization a great place to build your career.

Professional Development

We are committed to helping our employees continue to learn and grow. CSO offers in-house training and professional development opportunities in areas such as:

Trauma-Informed Care - Motivational Interviewing - Mindfulness Skills - and more

EOE/AA