Clinician ; Choices

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the coordination and delivery of addiction treatment services designed to meet the recovery and wellness needs of adolescents and young adults struggling with substance abuse, within the New Choices addiction treatment programs. 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.

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments involving the collection, analysis, and recording of significant bio-psychosocial information.
• Makes diagnoses
• Provide individual, family and group addiction treatment counseling to consumers as needed.
• Provides information sessions for individuals and groups to reduce resistance to addiction treatment and enhance engagement
• Collects specimens for substance abuse analysis
• Maintains regular therapeutic contact with clients, including the provision of on-site services and support
• Treatment plans for clients on medication prescribed by program staff will be done in consultation with the prescriber.
• Facilitates group when needed/has small case load when needed
• Conducts and assures all staff complete thorough initial assessments utilizing Perform Care system/EHR Anansazi documentation
• Supports clients’ strengths and resources, affirming reality testing, contact with experience, judgment and connection with support systems including family, friends and community resources
• Involves and engages family and significant others in the recovery process and assists them in understanding the illness, coping with it and managing its effects
• Consults with other service providers and documents their participation in the recovery process
• 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
• Provides consistent reports to all referral sources including DCP&P, probation and Drug Court.

• Clinicians will be required to meet benchmarked productivity levels.
• All schedules, statistical reports/logs, and clinical reports are to be submitted within proscribed timelines.
• Documentation should be completed in Anasazi within 24 hours of service delivery.
• Runs, maintains, and helps with program group development
• Works collaboratively with program Care-coordinators

• Engages in weekly and/or bi-weekly individual staff clinical supervision as necessary related to staff experience level and/or clinical need with supervisor.

• Participate in the Quality Improvement process and specific quality initiatives for the program.
• Weekend coverage related to program need
• Utilize supervision and training as opportunities for enhancing professional competence.
• Performs all duties in a professional and ethical manner consistent with agency, licensing, COA, and professional standards.
• Other related duties as assigned.