Now Hiring: CDW, CRI-Help Outpatient

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