Hamilton IOP Master's Clinician

Company: Helen Ross McNabb Center
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: March 5, 2026

Job Description:

Hamilton IOP Master's Clinician Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life. Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day? Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life? And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated? You have a lot of choices in where you work…make the decision to work where you are valued! Join the McNabb Center Team as the Hamilton IOP Master's Clinician today! The Hamilton IOP Master's Clinician Summary of position: - The Master's Clinical Counselor / Therapist will be responsible for the maintenance of all clinical and therapeutic functions of the co-occurring programming (IOP, SOR, MAT). - The therapist must be able exercise sound judgment and effective decision making, ability to set boundaries, aptitude for empathetic listening, flexibility, willingness, and adaptability to working with diverse populations. - Must have the ability to communicate effectively and possess good time management and organizational skills. - Therapist must be able to work independently and in a team setting, while adhering to federal confidentiality laws and accepted standards and guidelines. - Must be able to initiate and maintain clinical relationships and interact appropriately with referral sources. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. 1. Service Delivery - Clients will be offered quality care in a group and/or individual setting. - Completes comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to determine recommendation for appropriate level of care, with respect to ASAM criteria. - Completes screening, orientation, and intakes into outpatient co-occurring programming. - Facilitates Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) group sessions, with frequency and curriculum outlined by program guidelines. - Provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions in individual, group, and/or family formats as appropriate. - Provides services to clients involved in MAT program, providing assessment, case management, and therapeutic services weekly. - Introduce clients to various recovery modalities, including but not limited to the 12-Step model. - Facilitate random drug screens with clients. 2. Productivity/Administrative/Census Management - Provides direct clinical care to clients at a minimum of 75% of hours worked each week. - Facilitates IOP groups 3 days a week, for 3 hours a day. - Schedules and provides therapy to clients weekly or as needed based on the client's needs. - Provide case management to clients as needed, addressing the individual and family needs. - Provide a weekly parenting support groups or individual sessions to address parenting needs and guidance with the clients. - Keeps up-to-date attendance roster for groups and individual sessions. - Completes and submits monthly billing report for grants and insurances billed under therapist's purview by the 3rd of each month. - Completes and submits monthly TNWITS reports by the 3rd of each month. 3. Documentation - Completes all documentation in compliance with Center standards and practices. - Completes clinical documentation in all systems (TNWITS, Centricity, SPARS, etc.) to ensure compliance with payer source standards. - Maintains clinical and administrative compliance within all Center P&P, confidentiality, and CARF guidelines. - Responds to all flags, emails, and voicemail within 2 business days. - Completes all chart documentation within 2 business days. - Reviews client treatment plan weekly, and documents clients' progress on objectives and updates plan as needed. - Bases treatment decisions on a clinical framework and effectively establishes and documents medical necessity for the appropriate level of care. - Effectively manages admissions and discharges; makes referrals for clients and/or family members as appropriate. - Demonstrates a comprehensive and integrated service plan; client record clearly communicates the plan. - Maintains and documents contact with referral sources to monitor client adherence and progress. 4. Networking - Maintains positive relationships with internal departments to meet program needs and maximize growth. - Develops a positive and working relationship with outside agencies to meet program needs. - Markets the program as well as HRMC as a whole in the community to increase and sustain an appropriate level of business. - Maintains a positive relationship with the community through engagement and support. - Gives and receives appropriate feedback. - Communicates directly with a problem-solving approach. COMPENSATION: Starting salary for this position is approximately $51,878/year based on relevant experience and education. Schedule: Primary working hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Travel: This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to conduct center business. Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment. Equipment/Technology: - Position must be able to complete electronic documentation. - Must have basic competency in office applications such as Word and Excel. - Position requires regular use of a computer, and appropriate phone etiquette. QUALIFICATIONS - Hamilton IOP Master's Clinician Experience / Knowledge: - Experience working with adults in group setting, as well as previous experience in the alcohol and drug field is mandatory. - Applicants may have other counseling skills and/or treatment/recovery environment experience that could accommodate this position. Education / License: - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Psychology, Marriage and Family therapy, Community Agency Counseling, Social Work, or other closely related field of study. - Extensive knowledge of addiction and general knowledge of mental health and co-occurring disorders are essential. - Knowledge of 12 step programs, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and aftercare are also required. Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities: - Exposure to biological hazards. - Hearing of normal and soft tones. - Close eye work. - Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license. - Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping may be required. - Computer work involving frequent usage of hands, fingers, and wrists. - This position requires certification in and adequate implementation of verbal and physical de-escalation techniques that include a wide range of bodily movements including but not limited to grasping, holding another person, going down on knees, running, and walking. Location: Hamilton County, Tennessee Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference! Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Compensation details: 51878-51878 Yearly Salary PId244c2517fa9-37156-39743794

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