General Description

This position is responsible for completing assessments for new clients, conducting Substance Use Disorder Group Therapy, completing insurance authorizations and working with a Multidisciplinary Team as the Structured Addiction Treatment Program (SOAP, or Day Treatment) Clinician.

Essential Job Functions

Direct Care

• Complete addiction intake assessments including all required documentation.
• Provide Substance Use Disorder Group Therapy for Day Treatment clients.
• Update records including admission and discharge forms and daily group notes
• Contact and follow-up with client’s therapist regarding client’s treatment and insurance providers as required

Administrative

• Participate in all relevant staff , treatment meetings, scheduled supervision and interagency committees
• Ensure compliance with DPH and all agency policies
• Assist with managing program and daily operations to agency and other compliance standards
• Oversee accuracy of records and maintain record keeping standards

• Participate in Multidisciplinary Team and associated meetings

Other Responsibilities

• Communicate a knowledge of the process of addiction with hopefulness and respect
• Demonstrate evidenced-based approaches towards client engagement and treatment including motivational interviewing techniques
• Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs and represent the agency in a professional manner in all community contacts and interagency committees

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling or other clinical licensed eligible concentration.
• LICSW, LCSW, LMHC or LADAC preferred.
• Substance Abuse Services experience in working with groups and individuals preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to multi-task and work with a wide variety of people
• Ability to write clear and concise reports
• Computer literacy