Job description

• Conduct screening interviews to determine the need for a drug and alcohol assessment and for emergent care services in the specific areas of detoxification, psychiatric care, and intensive outpatient treatment; make referrals to appropriate health and human services agencies as needed based on the outcome of the screening interview
• Conduct confidential, quality assessments, utilizing ASAM Placement criteria and the Addiction Severity Index to determine the appropriate level of care;
• Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and internal and external team members to help support clients in their treatment and recovery
• Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, Mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their recovery
• Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated
• Collect and review referral information upon assignment of clients from the referral source and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews
• Coordinate with the Intake Coordinator as needed to contact clients to confirm appointment dates, times, and assessment locations
• Collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining diagnosis and need for treatment
• Conduct IOP groups Monday through Friday as directed
• Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of the agencies policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, and State Licensing standards
• Participate in all assigned meetings, staff development, and training as required

• Active CDCA/ LCDCII/ LCDCIII/ LICDC licensure from the Tennessee Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills required; experience with documentation in EHR
• Ability to support the agency’s mission and philosophy, and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and workplace harmony
• Value for and ability to deliver excellent customer service

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Counseling
• LPC, LSW, LMFT licensure by the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapy Board or Combination of comparable skills, experience, and education
• Addictions counseling and /or mental health counseling: one year
• Work Remotely: No

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Addiction Medicine

• Monday to Friday

• Memphis, TN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

• Counseling license in the state of Tennessee (Required)