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Position Summary:

The person in this position will be responsible for planning and coordinating the clinical Substance Abuse/Mental health services for the outpatient population. Conducts admissions for consumers referred from outside agencies. Conducts assessments for consumers and provides individual and family therapy. Provides direct supervision to staff assigned to programs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct admission and Biopsychosocial assessments using standardized Biopsychosocial assessment designated by the Managing Entity (ME).
• Prepare and review Interpretive Summaries to ensure they are based on information obtained from the assessment
• Develop Wellness and Recovery Plans in collaboration with the consumer
• Conduct monthly Wellness and Recovery Plan Reviews with the consumer
• Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure
• Administer verbal reprimands and learning experiences to consumers according to agency's policies and procedures
• Participate in the discharge planning process for the consumer and family
• Prepare Discharge Summaries, as needed.
• Write monthly Progress Reports regarding assigned consumers for courts, probation departments, Department of Corrections, and employers as necessary
• Consult with Program Coordinator and Clinical Director before the termination of a consumer from treatment
• Provide referral and linkage for ancillary services for the consumer and family, as needed
• Provide in-home/on-site individual therapy, as needed.
• Provide in-home/on-site group therapy, as needed.
• Provides therapy to additional populations, as needed.
• Facilitates case conference
• Provide specialized staff development and training.
• Ensures staff receives appropriate supervision and required training on evidence based model and WestCare's clinical data system.
• Assigns primary therapist with all intakes for consumers participating in program.
• Provides direct clinical and treatment supervision in coordination with Clinical Director.
• Arranges for staff development, and training in coordination with Clinical Director.
• Assists in the daily operations of the programs and provides specialized leadership under the supervision of the Clinical Director.
• In coordination with the Clinical Director attend meetings with community partners.
• Generates monthly staff production reports.
• Receives schedules and monitors the intake process of all referrals from outside agencies.
• Maintains relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested.
• Provides administrative leadership and supervision for outpatient services.
• Plans discharges/transfers to ensure appropriateness and continuity of care for transfers within and discharges from the program.
• Understands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
• Participate in performance improvement activities
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.