Substance Use Clinician

An exciting opportunity for a passionate professional to drive SUD treatment programs in a residential care setting!

Harmony Hill School, Inc. (HHS) is a private, non-profit organization providing high-quality residential care, day treatment programs, and education services to dual-diagnosed adolescent males ages 8-18 with social, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. Our beautiful school campus is located in Glocester, RI – just a 20-30 minute commute from many towns in the RI/CT/MA area.

HHS is seeking a caring, experienced SUD Clinician (LCDP/LICSW) to join our team and work collaboratively with our CEO and Clinical Director to develop and implement our new on-campus substance use disorders treatment program based on the Seeking Safety treatment model. This is a full time position (37.5 hours) working onsite Monday-Friday with a flexible daily schedule within the hours of 8am-6pm.

Reporting to the Clinical Director, job responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate to plan, structure and launch SUD treatment programming;
• Train and coach clinical and residential team members in program delivery. Serve as HHS's SUD subject matter expert. Create and lead in-service staff trainings;
• Maintain a small caseload to orient youth, create individualized treatment plans, conduct individual, group and family therapy sessions, and provide overall support to youth development and treatment goals.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to review and support youth care and treatment plans.
• Participate in crisis intervention situations.
• Maintain timely accurate youth treatment and billing records. SUD Clinician will be required to obtain Medicaid and insurance credentials for billing purposes.

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills along with the ability to prioritize multiple needs and deadlines;
• Strong conflict management and de-escalation skills;
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, juvenile justice, and residential treatment best practices;
• An understanding and aptitude for the operation of a 24 hour, 7 day a week program in a residential care setting.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of youth, families, and professionals. Possess a knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree along with LCDP or LICSW license is required.
• 1-3 years past SUD treatment experience is required. Experience with the Seeking Safety or similar model is strongly preferred;
• Experience working with youth in the care of the RI Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF);
• Physical requirements of this position include: frequent standing, sitting, walking; occasional running; lifting of up to 20lbs.
• Must have the ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques including youth restraint when necessary.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record;
• Must successfully complete required driving record, criminal, and child abuse/neglect pre-employment screenings and maintain favorable results during employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.