17 Aug Now Hiring: Chemical Dependency Caseworker
SUMMARY
Assist clients in discovering a way of life that can be lived without the use of chemicals.
Support clients through the recovery process. Assist clients in the exploration of their lifestyle, emphasizing patterns of behavior.
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