PT SUBST ABUSE EVALUATOR

JOB SUMMARY:

This position primarily performs drug and alcohol assessments for the Substance Abuse Services program. Duties may also include conducing substance use assessments for participants in an accountability court program as needed. Primary duties include creating and maintaining client files within the DENS database or any other databases utilized by the agency. This position conducts the interview and referral portion of initial assessments of clients to determine the level of treatment required when ordered by the courts, loads statistics into computer database, and reports statistics to the Evaluations Supervisor. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts court-ordered drug and alcohol assessments and makes appropriate treatment placement recommendations

Assists the accountability court programs with substance use assessments, as needed

Transmits information or documents to the Evaluations Supervisor using computer or scanner

Obtains necessary information for facilitating offender assessment as accurately as possible

Creates, updates, and maintains Substance Abuse Services offender files within the DENS database or other database utilized by the agency

Maintains confidentiality of all offenders and office information as required by federal law

Provides court testimony on assessment results and treatment recommendations when subpoenaed or as needed

May assist with check-in process form Substance Abuse Services evaluations

Assists with drug testing collection, as needed

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work or related field is preferred. A background in addictions counseling is required. Knowledge in working with the criminal justice population preferred. 

Certification and addictions counselor or licensure in related field preferred.

Must be familiar with HIPAA and Federal Confidentiality guidelines. 

Must be detail-orientated and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under limited supervision.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must maintain all professionally related certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

General knowledge of County organizational structure and complex Treatment Services operations;

Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communications; 

Working knowledge of ASAM criteria and DSM-V

Extensive experience and skill in developing effective working relationships with other departments and the general public; 

Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining positive customer relations; 

Extensive skill in operating a personal computer, various software applications, Internet, multimedia programs, and calculator. 

ADA Minimum Qualifications:

Physical Ability: Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing); operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Incumbents must continuously be able to think analytically; handle stress and emotion, concentrate on tasks, remember names and other details; examine and observe details; make decisions, and adjust to change. Incumbents must also continuously direct others; meet deadlines; stay organized; use math/calculations and use a keyboard/type.

Essential Functions frequently require the ability to move about inside the office; and move/transport items up to 10lbs.

Essential functions occasionally require the ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, and twisting at the waist, hips or knees; reach overhead; push or pull; and repetitively use hands/arms/legs. Incumbents in this position are occasionally required to be on-call and work irregular hours. 

Sensory Requirements: Essential functions regularly require the ability to use effective verbal and written communication; and use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use equipment.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to either work with others or work alone. 

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.