Substance Use & Behavioral Health Clinician

Recovery Network of Programs; Bridgeport (CT); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Paycom is seeking a qualified Substance Abuse Counselor to provide assessment, counseling and treatment planning for individuals and groups in Bridgeport, CT.

Under supervision, you will conduct integrated behavioral health assessments, monitor progress, facilitate groups, and coordinate with medical and case management staff. A Master’s in social work or counseling and CT state license are required, with at least three years in human services and experience with co-occurring populations.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree in social work, counseling or related field.
• Connecticut State License.
• Three (3) years’ experience in Human Services.
• Experience in co-occurring treatment.
• Cultural and ethnic sensitivity essential.
• Experience in working with diverse populations.
• Computer literate including MS Office.
• Experience facilitating groups.
• Ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in documenting in an EHR.

Aufgaben

• Monitors, evaluates and records patient progress against treatment plans.
• Perform an integrated behavioral health assessment for substance use and mental health issues utilizing DSM 5 diagnoses and codes/ASAM dimensions.
• Work with supervisory staff on recommending appropriate level of care.
• Develop individualized treatment plan and treatment plan reviews in accordance with agency standards.
• Provide crisis intervention, as necessary.
• Collect Urine Drug Screens (UDS) as needed.
• Facilitate groups as assigned. Document behavior and interventions observed, discussed and assessed.
• Consults with medical doctor or other specialists concerning treatment plan and amends plan as directed.
• Maintain client records and other clinical and agency documentation.
• Report information as required to referral sources in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Attend staff meetings, clinical meetings and clinical supervisory sessions as assigned.
• Maintain communication with other staff members and interact as part of treatment team, work collaboratively with medical personnel and psychiatric staff regarding client treatment.
• Completes ASAM pre-authorizations to be provided to case manager or admin for submission.
• Work in collaboration with case manager for case planning purposes.
• Participate in obtaining insurance authorizations as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Jobbeschreibung

Paycom is seeking a qualified Substance Abuse Counselor to provide assessment, counseling and treatment planning for individuals and groups in Bridgeport, CT.

Under supervision, you will conduct integrated behavioral health assessments, monitor progress, facilitate groups, and coordinate with medical and case management staff. A Master’s in social work or counseling and CT state license are required, with at least three years in human services and experience with co-occurring populations.