19 Nov Now Hiring: CDW, CRI-Help Outpatient
DESCRIPTIONS OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Keep a schedule of regular counseling appointments with clients and be available for non-scheduled counseling or crisis counseling when needed.
· Develop treatment plans, based on the initial ASAM assessment conducted at intake, including goals and objectives.
· Write progress notes and other relevant clinical documentation, as clinically necessary and at least once weekly, detailing clients’ progress, or lack thereof, towards completing their treatment plan goals.
· Facilitate group sessions and educational classes as assigned by Program Manager and document accordingly in each client’s file within 48 hours.
· When necessary, update ASAM assessments for clients.
· Attend weekly Case Conferences to discuss clients’ progress in relation to their treatment plans. Identify problems or achievements through staff discussion.
· Conduct and document case management between clients and other service agencies involved in clients’ treatment, including but not limited to: Probation, Parole, DCFS, DMH, DPSS, and DOR, along with referring case managers and insurance providers.
· Attend, and actively participate in, monthly in-service training sessions.
· Provide each client with an individualized Continuing Care Plan.
· Complete all necessary documentation within contractually established timeframes: this includes P.O. reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, aftercare plans, etc…
· Provide family support and education through conjoint sessions as well as family groups.
· Communicate and coordinate effectively with the treatment team regarding client treatment issues.
· Maintain a minimum of 65% DMC billing productivity per month
· Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
· Must be able to accurately document clients’ individual sessions and group participation
· Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
· Must have knowledge and ability to use counseling techniques to educate, elicit feelings, facilitate self-understanding, and motivate the client
· Must be skilled in using Evidence-Based Practices, including CBT and MI
· Must have the ability to act as Case Manager, coordinating a continuum of treatment and/or services for clients.
· Due to the program philosophy, all clinical staff must have a good understanding of the Narcotics Anonymous and/or Alcoholics Anonymous programs (the Twelve Steps).
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED
· If the individual is a registered addiction counselor, they must be enrolled in an academic Addiction Studies Program.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
· Position requires the individual to be registered and/or certified with one of the state-approved addiction counselor certification entities (e.g. CADTP, CAADE, or CCAPP) or masters level BBS registered individuals.
AMOUNT OF TRAVEL AND OTHER SPECIAL CONDITIONS
· If a recovering addict, must be clean from all drugs and alcohol for at least eighteen months. Must be willing to periodically submit to drug use detection testing.
· Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, and boosted.
POSITION REPORTS TO
· Program Manager
SALARY RANGE
· $19.00 – $27.00 / hour