KNOX COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE - SUBSTANCE ABUSE COORDINATOR

Knox County; Tennessee; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Knox County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Substance Abuse Coordinator to collaborate with mental health and programs staff to refer inmates internally and externally. Responsibilities include documenting assessments for the court and arranging appropriate treatment or sober living placements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, with willingness to pursue licensure and compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR part 2.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work, Psychology, or similar field.
• Willingness to pursue Substance Abuse Licensure and clinical supervision.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR part 2 confidentiality.
• Experience with substance abuse assessments and community resources.
• Experience with Criminal Justice/Corrections systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform biopsychosocial assessments of inmates prior to release.
• Make referrals to KCSO Mental Health Staff, when needed or to outside mental health facilities.
• Make referrals to the KCSO Programs Division to assist offenders while incarcerated.
• Make referrals to outside treatment facilities based on inmates’ assessment.
• Provide the court system with documentation of assessment and treatment plan, where needed or arrange for beds within the community in treatment or sober living.
• Provide explanation/clarification of treatment status from the psychosocial assessment to the court system as needed.
• Arrange for bed placement into treatment facilities and/or sober living housing, access of grant funds when warranted.
• Execute other responsibilities as assigned by the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, or Supervisor.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work, Psychology, or similar area of study

Job description

KNOX COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE - SUBSTANCE ABUSE COORDINATOR

Position Summary

The Substance Abuse Coordinator has the responsibility of working with KCSO mental health staff and programs staff to make appropriate referrals internally and externally. The Substance Abuse Coordinator will provide courts with documentation of assessment to assist with appropriate placement.

Required Duties

The following are required duties of this position:

• Perform biopsychosocial assessments of inmates prior to release.
• Make referrals to KCSO Mental Health Staff, when needed or to outside mental health facilities.
• Make referrals to the KCSO Programs Division to assist offenders while incarcerated.
• Make referrals to outside treatment facilities based on inmates’ assessment.
• Provide the court system with documentation of assessment and treatment plan, where needed or arrange for beds within the community in treatment or sober living.
• Provide explanation/clarification of treatment status from the psychosocial assessment to the court system as needed.
• Arrange for bed placement into treatment facilities and/or sober living housing, access of grant funds when warranted.

Education and Training Required

The following are the educational and/or training requirements for this position:

• Must be able to read and comprehend English language directives, training materials, and other documentation.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required in Social Work, Psychology, or similar area of study.
• Willingness to be under clinical supervision and working towards Substance Abuse Licensure.
• Willingness to follow all laws related to treatment, HIPPA, following 42 CFR part 2 (Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records).

Experience Required

The following experience is required for this position:

• Substance abuse assessments, knowledge of treatment and community resources.
• Experience in working with the Criminal Justice/Corrections System preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The following non-physical knowledge, skills and abilities are required for this position:

• Ability to learn Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures
• Knowledge of local community services and programs
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment

Physical Abilities

The following physical ability(s) is/are required for this position:

• Must maintain the ability to work any hours, shift, and any days off during your career
• Executes other responsibilities as assigned by the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, or Supervisor

Position-Specific Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are required for this position:

• Executes other responsibilities as assigned by the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, Chief of Administration, or supervisor.

Tools, Machinery and Equipment

Ability to operate or use the following machinery and/or equipment is required for this position:

• Multi-line telephone

The Knox County Sheriff's Office is an equal opportunity employer.