Co-Occurring Coordinator - Mays Landing

Schedule: Monday-Friday 5am-1pm

ARS Treatment Centers specialize in outpatient treatment for those suffering from opioid use disorder. Our clinic is one of ten locations in the mid-Atlantic region that provides specialized outpatient medication-assisted treatment.. 

Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism, and Excellence are operationalized at all levels of the organization. We welcome input and ideas from patients and staff at all levels and incorporate them into our daily activities, interactions and strategic plan.  We are currently seeking a Co-Occurring Coordinator to join our team!

ARS rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:

Benefits

• Competitive Wages 
• We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your work/life balance  
• Opportunities for Career Advancement and Personal Growth
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
• 401k Retirement With Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
• And More!

Employee Perks Program

• Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In Facility Training/In-service Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
• Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
• Verizon Wireless Discount

Position Description:

The Co-Occurring Coordinator is responsible for ensuring all patients screening positive for possible mental health conditions receive follow up evaluation and referrals.  This individual is also responsible for rendering counseling services in terms of individualized patient needs, according to the ARS vision and mission, state and federal regulations, and accreditation agency standards pertaining to Narcotic Treatment Programs and the Division of Addiction Services (DAS), under the director of the Executive Director.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Review and sign off on all mental health and Trauma screenings from admissions daily
• Carry a caseload of up to 25 MAT patients
• Follow up with all patients who screen positive on the mental health screener within 7 days and complete mental health assessment within 14 days of admission.
• Provide mental health assessments and treatment services to clients and families in our MAT and IOP programs.
• Consult with Chief Clinical Officer regarding mental health assessments and services.
• Consult with Clinical Supervisor and SUD counselors to ensure Mental Health referrals and follow up are added to patient treatment plans who screen positive on mental health and trauma screeners.
• Follow up with all clients receiving referral to external mental health provider within 30 days of referral and then at minimum every 90 days thereafter.
• Participate in community mental health activities, including consultation and education.
• Link patients to necessary services in the co-occurring network.

• Minimum of a Master's degree in a mental health discipline from an accredited university
• LAC, LSW or LAMFT required
• Experience completing mental health assessments, referrals, and follow-up
• Experience in group, family, and individual therapy

Salary : $30 - $35