Description:
This position is responsible for admission, assessments and orientation, carrying a caseload, and group facilitation. This position also includes some responsibility in assisting the Reintegration Manager with oversight of day-to-day responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Is responsible for the overall management of the service programming in conjunction with the Reintegration Manager, as well as carrying a small caseload.
- Assists the Reintegration Manager with the development of other program staff members.
- Oversees the maintenance of the program’s individual case records in compliance with agency policy and licensing authority regulations.
- Develops and assists other staff members with service planning and discharge planning.
- Facilitates weekly didactic and process groups as needed.
- Documents individual progress in accordance with agency policy and procedure.
- Meets with residents regularly to monitor progress and revises individual service plans as needed.
- Makes referrals, coordinates services, and maintains regular ongoing consultations with other providers.
- Coordinates educational and/or vocational skill development.
- Organizes and maintains case records.
- Assists with the admission process and orientation of new residents as needed.
- Provides breathalyzer and toxicology screening as needed.
- Responds to any crises and emergencies.
- Completes data input into the agency database.
- Responds in a professional and responsible manner to incidents involving contagious diseases (i.e., HIV, Hepatitis B, TB, etc.)
- Assists with the program’s medication policies and procedures.
- Is available for on-call responsibilities.
- Is available for 24-hour coverage when needed.
- Participate in weekly staff meetings and case conference.
- Serves on agency committees as requested.
- Carries out additional duties essential to the above-stated responsibilities as assigned.
- Is mindful of and integrates Trauma-Informed Care and its five principles in all duties and interactions with fellow staff, residents, and external partners.
- Maintains compliance with all required rules and regulations including Federal Confidentiality (42 CFR, Part 2), HIPAA, Medicaid and/or HUD, and any others.
- Regular attendance at work location.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements:
- Must possess and maintain an active Qualified Health Professional (QHP) CASAC-Advanced Status and have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services with at least 6 months’ experience in the substance use, mental health, or human services fields.
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Completion of OASAS Clinical Foundations Trainings 1 & 2
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Valid New York State Driver’s License
