Job Duties:

• Assist in client take process.

• Review assessments from referring facilities and note problems/issues that require further attention
• Contact referral source and other key individuals to gather additional information as necessary; Maintain contact with referral source and other key individuals
• Review initial treatment plan, including case management issues and be sure that client and staff assignments and responsibilities are understood and in progress
• Formulate a comprehensive treatment plan with client that effectively addresses client issues, as it pertains to continuing care, and is completed within established time frames as it pertains to continuing care.
• Document the client’s progress accurately as it relates to case management
• Continue treatment planning process throughout client’s stay in treatment, as it pertains to medical, legal, and employment issues, opening new problems and developing or revising treatment plans as necessary to assist in continuing care.
• Provides case management to clients at least one (1) times per week or more frequently if needed
• Assist clients in understand treatment goals as it pertains to continuing care plan and link client with internal and external resources as needed to meet client needs
• Maintain regular contact and open communication with families and assist them in finding resources to help themselves
• Assist client in managing outside stressors (legal, financial, vocational, etc.) according to the best interests of the client’s progress in recovery
• Prepare client to maintain recovery post-discharge and develop a discharge plan that meets client needs for ongoing support

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associates Degree preferred or meets experience requirements.
• One year of work experience in substance abuse and/ or mental health field. Behavioral Health experience preferred.
• Familiar with community resources
• Experience with KIPU EMR preferred

Abilities/Competencies:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of the discipline.
• Adheres to: Healthcare Code of Ethics
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding:
• Client Confidentiality
• Drug-Free Workplace
• Corporate Integrity & Compliance

• Demonstrate knowledge of Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health experience

Additional Details:

• Full-time opportunity
• Monday-Friday

• Inpatient facility
• Adult patient population