Lawyers’ Assistance Program Clinician and Well-Being Coordinator
Purpose: The Lawyers’ Assistance Program Clinician and Well-Being Coordinator provides direct services and program support for the bar’s lawyer well-being initiative and the Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program, a confidential counseling program that serves lawyers, judges, law students, and their immediate family members. The clinician and coordinator provides counseling and support to lawyers, judges, law students, and their families dealing with a broad range of concerns including substance use, depression, anxiety or other mental health concerns, marital and family matters, work-related stress, and other personal challenges to enhance personal and professional success. The Lawyers’ Assistance Program Clinician and Well-Being Coordinator works to evaluate and assist legal professionals, refer for relevant services, grow and strengthen the program, and support the bar’s lawyer well-being initiative.
General Qualifications: This position requires a wide range of clinical experience, the ability to assist members of the legal profession, a willingness to be accessible to those seeking help, knowledge in the use of the DSM, responsiveness to those seeking help, ability to effectively manage crisis, ability to manage multiple priorities, sound clinical judgment, strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. The position also requires assisting the Director in recruiting and training volunteers, maintaining an effective referral program, and planning and delivering educational programs.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in operating confidential helpline, serving lawyers, judges, law students, immediate family members, and concerned colleagues
- Provides assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, and follow-up with clients dealing with a broad range of concerns, including but not limited to, alcohol and other substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, stress and burnout, gambling, career transition, work-life balance, family, marital, and social concerns
- Provides services by phone, virtual platform, or in person, within scope of license
- Updates and maintains provider resource list
- Documents services and activities in a timely and accurate manner
- Prepares minutes for the Standing Committee on Well-Being in the Profession (WBIP) and the WBIP Stigma Subgroup
- Publicizes the initiative and the program, including writing relevant blog articles for use in Missouri Bar publications and social media
- Collaborates with the Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program director to increase program visibility and service utilization
- Provides staff support for the bar’s lawyer well-being initiative
- Maintains professional license and malpractice insurance
- Maintains high standards of confidentiality and professionalism
- Provides consultation on request
- Participates in other activities of the bar and performs other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field and current related Missouri license
- A minimum three years of relevant treatment experience
- Familiarity with community support groups
- Familiarity with evidence-based practices
- Proficient telephone and computer skills
Key Competencies:
- Knowledgeable in use of the DSM
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized and detail oriented
Integrity, flexibility, and resilience
- Ability to work as team player
- Professional demeanor
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Lawyer's Assistance Program director
Supervises: N/A
EOE
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to hrdept@mobar.org.
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