The COPSD Specialist will provide services to assist and support the client in developing skills to gain access to services that provide medical, social, educational and other services essential to meeting basic human needs and assist with the coordination of individuals with active psychiatric and substance use disorders who require crisis resolution and/or specialized support in treatment due to non-responsiveness with substance use or mental health services resulting from symptomatic worsening and/or disruptive behavior. The COPSD Specialist will work with both the Recovery and Mental Health programs to ensure that clients are receiving integrated treatment and connecting to resources within the community to promote stability and recovery.

• Completes client COPSD screening assessment and consent forms as required and develops and/or revises individual client treatment plans.
• Conducts monthly treatment plan review.
• Ensures services are documented accurately and within the required timeframe in the Clinical.
• Management for Behavioral Health Services (CMBHS) and Smart Care.
• Maintains treatment and other therapeutic records and ensures documentation accuracy and timeliness complies with licensing and funding regulations.
• Provides and documents at least one (1) COPSD counseling session per client per week.
• Provides and documents integrated and adjunct services.
• Collaborates with the program counselors to ensure COPSD services are integrated into the SUD
  treatment program.
• Provides and documents at least one (1) COPSD counseling session per client per week.
• Provides and documents integrated and adjunct services.
• Collaborates with the program counselors to ensure COPSD services are integrated into the SUD treatment program.
• Must be able to work independently and organize work effectively using time management tools. 
• Coordinates with Eligibility Advisor for completion of benefits screening & Medicaid application where applicable 
• Develops person-centered treatment plans based on patients' needs and preferences. 
• Presents patient cases to prescribers. 
• Makes appropriate referrals to community and Center services. 
• Works collaboratively with the COPSD, Substance Use, and Mental Health staff to identify needs within the community. 
• Works collaboratively with Substance Use residential programs to link individuals to outpatient treatment as appropriate. 
• Connects the client to resources that are needed to promote stability and identify resources that can assist the client in meeting basic human needs. 
• Identifies barriers to service and takes measures to appropriately overcome them. 
• Monitors client progress in relation to the treatment plan 
• Maintains contact with the client; communicates client's progress with other team members; documents progress toward treatment plan; communicates with the client and others resulting in amelioration of crisis. 
• Utilizes clinically sound judgment in developing relationships with clients and service providers. 
• Decision-making reflects knowledge of current trends in mental health and substance use services. 
• All documentation is accurate, complete, and clear as required by the Center and/or State's procedures; progress notes are completed within specified time frames.
• Participates in staffing sessions with both Recovery Program and Mental Health as a member of the clinical team. 
• Attend all mandatory Center training in accordance with Center policy. 
• Will be responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of the agency compliance policy and will require communication with various departments to foster, develop and continue our community partnerships as it relates to the position.
• Treat all individuals with the utmost courtesy, decency, and respect.
• Provide responsive, and efficient services.
• Provide the highest level of Customer Service for both internal and external customers.
• Required to report personnel leave; flex time and emergency leave to assigned supervisor.
• Strict adherence to the professional, ethical, and legal requirements set forth in GCC's Business Code of Conduct as well as the Corporate Compliance Plan.
• Consistent adherence to the Center's Dress Code.
• Consistent adherence to Center safety guidelines and expectations.
• May be required to travel within Brazoria and Galveston Counties.
• Out-of-region travel may be required to attend training.
• Must maintain a clean driving record and driver's license in accordance with our Driver Policy.
• Requires current Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation and must maintain current auto liability insurance.
• Completes client COPSD screening assessment and consent forms as required and develops and/or revises individual client treatment plans.

• Receives direct supervision from Program Manager - Brazoria County Recovery

• LCDC License required.

•  1-year experience in substance use setting. 

• Direct care experience preferred. 

• Demonstrate competence in crisis prevention and management and knowledge of substance use and treatment procedures. 
• Ability to tailor COPSD services with Stages of Change applications.
• Knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria for major psychiatric and substance use disorders and the relationship between them.
• Basic knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to individuals with co-occurring disorders.
• Basic knowledge of mental illness and addiction.
• Basic understanding of motivational interviewing techniques.
• Preferred but not required: Knowledge of CMBHS; and experience documenting in an electronic health record. 
• Must be able to be non-judgmental of clients, develop productive relationships with the diverse client population, and have good interpersonal communication and teaching skills with the diverse client population. 
• Ability to express self clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Requires ability to work within a team approach.
• Requires proficiency with computer skills, programs, and email.

• Work will be performed in the Office, Field and/or Remote setting(s).
• May require varied work hours depending on the needs of clients.
• Out-of-region travel may be required to attend training.
• May require travel to various locations within Brazoria and Galveston Counties. Requires current Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation safe and current with all state requirements, and liability insurance.

• Assist supervisor when requested to complete special projects and complete all assignments within a time frame negotiated with the supervisor. Completion of other duties as assigned by supervisor as it relates to the program and position.

• Ability to transport, adjust and/or move items up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Ability to handle objects.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Ability to move around within an office setting and/or other locations as needed; may include ability to bend/twist, kneel/stoop and/or reach for items.
• Ability to push/pull, crawl/squat as it relates to SAMA requirements.
• Ability to detect and write effectively.
• Ability to hear (with or without aid).
• Ability to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and observe objects within the work setting.

• Ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance.
• Ability to understand, communicate and comprehend accurate information with others in English.
• Ability to reason and analyze effectively.
• Ability to solve practical problems as it relates to the position.
• Required to pass and maintain all Center mandated training.

• Ability to work alone.
• Ability to work closely with others.
• Ability to work closely with clients and/or family members with poor hygiene.
• Ability to work long and/or irregular hours.
• May be subjected to a hostile environment.
• May be subjected to a high crime environment.
• Potential exposure to tobacco products
• May be subjected to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to standard noise levels within the working environment.
• Travel by motor vehicle, van, bus, or plane may be required.