BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN/PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Responsibilities

• Follows prescribed treatment recommendations/contract referred by USP.
• Proficient communication and Reporting to USP Probation systems.
• Provides mental health assessments, substance abuse assessments, individual and group sessions for mental health and substance abuse.
• Makes sure urine drops (same sex) are monitored as scheduled, completes UA required reporting and paperwork, and orders supplies.
• Offers mental health consultation during weekly clinical staff meetings and/or at other times as needed.
• Collaborates in coordinating referrals of patients to psychiatric/psychological services and medication monitoring.
• Maintains accurate and detailed clinical records reflecting services provided to patients.
• Collects and verifies client information necessary to support the billing process.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans that include measurable and achievable treatment goals, treatment plan reviews, and discharge planning.
• Ensures contract compliance and conducts audits.
• Aids in the Agency’s Performance Improvement Program as requested.
• Performs all job functions in a professional manner.
• Performs all job functions consistent with confidentiality regulations, ethical practices, and Agency policies and mission.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Has a good, working knowledge of the psychiatric/psychological/mental health, and substance abuse fields.
• Thorough knowledge, as evidenced by training, of the fields of addiction and mental illness.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public.
• Grant-funded position.

Education

• Master’s Degree in social services or related field required.
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license preferred.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) preferred.

Experience

• Has worked a minimum of one (1) year with patients who have alcohol or other drug addictions and mental health.

Benefits

• All full-time employees are eligible for insurance on the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and 401K participation.
• We also offer an accrual of 4 weeks of paid time off per year.
• There is an annual discretionary bonus given as well after completing 1 year of service.
• Full-time employees are also eligible for short/long term disability and term life insurance.