Clinical SA Screener​/Care Navigator

Job Summary This position is responsible for the coordination and delivery of addiction treatment services designed to meet the recovery and wellness needs of clients within the Project Free Baby & Me and ALAD addiction treatment program depending on program objectives. These services may include resource development, assessments and counseling provided individually or in a group setting and may include the consumer's family members.

Clinical Services

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments involving the collection, analysis, and recording of significant bio-psychosocial information.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) may diagnose, assess, and treat mental health conditions
• Facilitate and provide information/sessions for individuals and groups to reduce resistance to addiction treatment and enhance engagement.
• Collects specimens for substance abuse analysis
• Treatment plans for clients on medication prescribed by program staff will be done in consultation with the prescriber as necessary.
• Supports clients  strengths and resources, affirming reality testing, contact with experience, judgment and connection with support systems including family, friends and community resources
• Consults with other service providers and documents their participation in the recovery process
• Assures appropriate treatment linkages are made
• Maintains established program productivity requirements

• Enters reports and assessments into information technology system as indicated by the Program Director
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date case records in accordance with agency standards, accreditation and funding source requirements
• Ensures that HIPAA standards are followed with regards to client information

• The clinical screener will be required to meet benchmarked productivity levels. All schedules, reports, statistical reports/logs, and clinical reports are to be submitted within prescribed timelines.
• Documentation should be completed in Millenium within 24 hours of service delivery
• Provides daily, weekly, and/or bi-weekly individual staff clinical supervision as necessary related to staff experience level and clinical need.
• In conjunction with the program supervisor, provides feedback to treatment team regarding referrals as clinically necessary

• Participate in the Quality Improvement process and specific quality initiatives for the program.
• Utilize supervision and training as opportunities for enhancing professional competence.
• Performs all duties in a professional and ethical manner consistent with agency, licenses, COA, and professional standard.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Fill out all required paperwork and logs associated with the client’s substance use test.
• Greet clients and treat them with respect as they present for screening.
• Prepare UDS screening SA samples for sample pick-up and shipment in accordance with established protocols and procedures.