Dual Diagnosis Specialist

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning, organizing and implementing of specialized mental health, drug and alcohol services for the dually diagnosed.
• Conducts individual, group, and family counseling sessions with program clients and their families.
• Facilitates alcohol and drug treatment groups for mentally ill clients.
• Prepares and administers individual recovery plans with program clients with the support and assistance of other professional staff.
• Collects and records pertinent social data on program clients.
• Performs client intake and discharge procedures.
• Also performs crisis intervention services.
• Develops and maintains communications between the department and community agencies.
• Refers clients to other programs and community agencies which provide assistance