Stepping Up Therapist

Overview

Substance Abuse – Stepping Up Therapist (SUD). Full-time, 40 hours per week;
Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 5:30pm;
Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm. Bibb County Jail/Hospital.

• Must possess a strong commitment to the treatment of clients with substance use disorders.
• Must be knowledgeable in cultural diversity and able to work with clients with multiple problems.
• Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with Indian Rivers Behavioral Health, private and public mental health facilities, local referral sources, state funded substance abuse agencies and other agency personnel.
• Must be knowledgeable of issues and therapy techniques relating to substance use & dependence as well as issues relating to mental illness.
• Understands diagnostic criteria for substance dependence disorder as defined in the DSM edition and the ASAM PPC 2R criteria for placement in appropriate levels of care.
• In-depth knowledge of medications: medical and psychotropic uses, administration details, potential complications, side effects and interactions.
• In-depth knowledge of drugs of abuse, routes of use, symptoms of intoxication and withdrawals.
• Knowledge of substance abuse/dependence disorders, substance-induced disorders and appropriate levels of treatment.
• In-depth knowledge of physiological responses to medical and psychiatric illnesses and treatments.
• Ability to comprehend and maintain program standards.
• Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with clients and their families in a respectful and sensitive manner.
• Ability to work within the Organization to effectively serve the needs of the consumers.
• Ability to work with other program staff in a cooperative, supportive manner.
• Competent computer skills.

• Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to IRBH and DMH policies and procedures.
• Ensure safety, fire prevention, and health measures are followed while on duty.
• Complete timely reporting information needed for ASAIS as identified by the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain caseload as determined by DMH standards and as directed by immediate supervisor, providing continuity of care including frequency of contact and provision of service.
• Work in conjunction with paraprofessionals and professional staff, jail staff, and hospital staff.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships, observing professional boundaries.
• Assist consumers through crisis situations and/or arrange for provision of such assistance; serve as an advocate for consumers.
• Follow DMH/DD and Medicaid standards for assessment, mental health consultation, group and individual counseling, case management, crisis intervention, basic living skills, medication monitoring, and family support services.
• Provide periodic group counseling, individual counseling, and case management, with a minimum of monthly contact with assigned clients.
• Complete ASAM placement assessments as needed at Bibb County jail (primary) and local hospitals as assigned.
• Ensure case management assessments are completed within 10 days of first client contact when applicable.
• Productivity expectations are determined by current staffing patterns, location, and demand for services; vary by schedule developed by the supervisor.
• Ensure treatment plans and interventions are based on needs identified by psychosocial and case management assessments.
• Document accurately within 24 hours; keep client charts up to date, including 90-day treatment plan reviews as assigned.
• Attend staff and team meetings as assigned.
• Ensure safety of consumers and preservation of basic rights.
• Demonstrate appropriate and ethical behavior at all times.
• Address consumer concerns to the Supervisor or Program Manager.
• Provide required data as requested by the center and the State.
• Provide consultation and evaluation services to staff and the general public as assigned.
• Maintain communication with the supervisor and stay informed of organizational events.
• Work independently and/or with teams to complete tasks accurately and timely with minimal supervision.
• Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA, and…