Substance Abuse Counselor

B & D Integrated Health Services is looking for a

Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Objective:

Ensure effective delivery of clinical patient care as well as compliance with administrative and clinical policies and procedures of the agency through the Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program .

Required Skills/Education/Experience/Certifications:

Master's Degree Required Mental Health or Substance Abuse Counseling Experience Must be licensed or certified (LCAS, LCAS-A, or CADC) Valid drivers license and vehicle insurance

Responsibilities/Duties:

CLINICAL

Provide "Meet and Greet" to new consumers, inclusive of providing program overview. Provide Matrix Model SAIOP group facilitation Monday-Friday, holidays, and weekend day if warranted. Maintain active caseload of SAIOP consumers. Coordinate B&D transportation services for SAIOP participants if required. Provide Transportation as needed to consumers for group or other community resources. Assist consumers in eliminating any barriers to treatment (Child Care, Transportation, Health, Basic Needs, etc.) Maintain active consents for treatment interventions and planning (i.e. Probation, Shelter, Family Members, etc.). Provide daily reinforcement of agency rules and regulations with consumers to avoid/minimize conflict. Document all clinical transactions with consumers through group and individual notes as entered in the EMR within agency timelines. Provide Individual therapy sessions for each consumer on caseload, no less than 20 minutes every other week, or more if needed. Provide crisis intervention to include facilitation of inpatient treatment, or linkage to other community resources. Provide case management services to consumers on caseload 1x p/week. Obtain UDS samples as part of treatment interventions, as allowed by current statutes. Participate in bi-weekly clinical supervision with SA Director. Participate in weekly collaborations about consumer's progress in treatment.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Complete all discharges within three weeks of consumer treatment non-compliance or from the authorization date. Monitor discharges to ensure "replacements" for census stability. Complete transition plans within three weeks of consumer completion of the group treatment. Complete all service documents within mandated timelines (EMR Notes/NC TOPPS/Crisis Plans). Create/maintain individual treatment plans (PCP) for SAIOP consumers and monitor for updates. Develop and review crisis plans to ensure that the consumer and legally responsible person is aware of the crisis procedure and the phone number to reach SAIOP provider(s). Coordinate with agency Primary Care, and Psychiatry to ensure consumer enrollment within these programs. Keep accurate records to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as accreditation standards. Attend all division and agency meetings as required.

COMMUNITY/IN-REACH

Coordinate services with consumers' community service providers and treatment teams. Monitor discharges to ensure "replacements" for census stability. Conduct community visits and provide motivational interviews to absent and non-compliant consumers. Follow-up with referrals from other agency departments as per SA Director. Provide community advocacy for consumers (Legal representation, CPS, Housing, etc.) Conduct outreach events in the community

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person