ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for conducting client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.

• Responsible for conducting ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.

• Prepares and carries out client initial treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.

• Leads assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.

• Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems. 

• Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.

• Provides crisis intervention and counseling to clients, as needed.

• Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.

• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.

• Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.

• Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.

• Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required. 

• Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals. 

• Evaluates the needs of the client to determine the appropriate level of care and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

• May assist in educating and training staff on therapeutic interventions.

• May assist in the training of new clinical staff members.

• May guide the activities of other clinical and direct client care staff, providing direction and clinical recommendations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field with 2+ years of post-Master’s degree professional experience in the addictions, therapy or counseling field required.

• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have current and valid licensure or certification (excluding a ‘supervisee’, ‘temporary’, 'in-training', ‘provisional’, or similarly titled designation) as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.

• Licensure status per state agency regulations that allows for supervision of other entry level clinicians is preferred.

• CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

WORK LOCATION:

This position is onsite and is not a remote position.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

This position is an Individual Contributor. Prior experience in a supervisory capacity not required.