Integrative Health Counselor (Per Diem) - Wareham

THE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH COUNSELOR WILL PROVIDE ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS FOR THE PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE. THE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH COUNSELOR WILL DEMONSTRATE AND TEACH THE PRACTICE OF QIGONG MOVEMENTS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION ON THE RELEVANCE OF QIGONG FOR IMPROVEMENT OF OVERALL HEALTH.

Essential Job Functions/Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide acupuncture treatments in accordance with the laws, regulations and guidelines of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the practice of acupuncture.
• Provide guidance on implementing procedures for providing acupuncture at alternative locations.
• Review patient medical records and make appropriate clinical judgements of the patient’s health status both prior to and during treatment sessions in order to provide safe acupuncture.
• Provide wellness group acupuncture for staff and/or patient community for symptom relief and as part of specific initiatives, such as smoking cessation.
• Document treatments in the Gosnold EMR system as appropriate to the type of treatment and maintain any documentation needed for billing requirements.
• Maintain documentation of National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) treatments in relation to patient satisfaction and effectiveness.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize existing knowledge and enhance education of health issues related to substance use and mental health disorders.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Provide education to staff and clients regarding acupuncture and is available for questions and concerns.
• Collaborate with the patient’s care team as needed to ensure prescribed treatment plan is compatible with recommendations from other team members and meets the needs of the patients.
• Exhibit a professional and caring approach with patients in understanding their needs and providing treatments.
• Knowledge and good practice of universal precautions including hand hygiene and COVID-19 protocols.
• Prepare monthly supply order for needles and other acupuncture related supplies.
• Maintain Clean Needle Technique procedures and provide guidance as to implementation of CNT procedures.
• Demonstrate and teach the practice of QiGong movements.
• Explain the relevance of QiGong for better overall health and in relation to Eastern medicine.
• Incorporate and teach breathing techniques with QiGong movements.
• Educate students as to the benefits of QiGong for strength and mental discipline.
• Provide slides and other relevant educational materials to students for better understanding of the history and background of QiGong and its movements.
• Provide education to staff and clients regarding QiGong practice and is available for questions and concerns.
• Collaborate with the patient’s care team as needed to ensure QiGong practice is compatible with recommendations from other team members and meets the needs of the patients.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, Experience, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the job.

• Education: Master of Science in Acupuncture

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an LAc, experience providing services in a behavioral health inpatient setting a plus
• Skills: Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Current MA LAc license
• NAEC Diplomate credential with meeting PDA requirements and ongoing training.
• QiGong professional membership in the National QiGong Association, (NQA).