Description

Administrative and clinical activities necessary in the provision of admissions services for persons of substance use disorders who are entering outpatient services. No supervisory responsibilities. May require extended after hours and weekend work.

JOB DUTIES

• Conducts intakes and assessments on new admissions and recommends placement into services based on ASAM criteria.
• Provides crisis intervention services to clients as needed.
• Develops an Individualized Treatment Plan along with client input.
• Maintains up-to-date written documentation of client contact in individual client folders as required by agency documentation guidelines.
• Makes referrals to external agencies or internal programs as appropriate for the identified client.
• Participates in weekly treatment staffing to receive and provide feedback on client admissions.
• Maintains effective working relationships with external agencies through regular case management and other community liaison activities.
• Trains and monitors the performance of assigned counselors.
• Plans and conducts individual or group counseling sessions with assigned clients as ordered on the Individualized Treatment Plan.
• Completes periodic written client evaluations and reports in a neat and timely manner as needed.
• Prepares periodic and specific reports as requested or assigned.
• Performs administrative duties relevant to client services.
• Actively support a trauma informed and responsive work environment as demonstrated in the 5 core values of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Serves on Commission committee(s) as needed.

Qualifications

Masters degree in human service area from accredited institution with successful completion of ADC process within 3 years of hire.