POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides supportive behavioral health interventions to a variety ofindividuals which may include children/adolescents, adults and older adults.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides behavioral health interventions to assigned consumers either inindividual or group sessions.Develops service plans; monitors treatment progress, and follows-up atdisposition times.Works with a multi-disciplinary team to monitor and coordinate care,assisting clients to access agency programs and services as well as outsidecommunity resources.Provides services (including intensive services for individuals andfamilies) in a variety of settings including office, consumer homes,hospitals, law enforcement facilities, etc.Maintains accurate and timely clinical records consistent with Centerstandards.Participates in meetings, in-services and supervisory sessions as required.Performs other job duties as assigned.Bilingual Encouraged to ApplyMAT Program Specific Duties:
Complete initial Suboxone paperwork with client and provide programorientationDevelop CM Service Plan with clientCommunity outreach and education of MAT program to include presentations anddistribution of literatureRegularly update client tracking spreadsheetProvide client's med provider with email update on client participation 1 to2 days prior to their appointmentDistribute Suboxone as needed to clientsFacilitate psychoeducation groups or co-facilitate Suboxone groupsMaintain communication with Suboxone team through email or phoneMonitor and follow up on substance screening results
RequirementsEDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, or other human services field.
ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
Basic awareness of mental health and substance abuse concepts and issues.Knowledge of community and agency resources.Ability to serve wide range of consumers, including culturally diversepopulations.Knowledge of cultural issues that may have a bearing on service provision.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Computer literacy to include basic skills in e-mail communication and wordprocessing.Ability to work flexible hours which may be required.Ability to travel within the Center's service area or to other locations asneeded.