Stepping Up Therapist

Stepping Up Therapist (SUD)

$5,000 Sign‑on bonus

Substance Abuse

Bibb County Jail/Hospital

• Must possess a strong commitment to the treatment of clients with substance use disorders.
• Must be knowledgeable in cultural diversity and must be able to work well w/ clients with multiple problems.
• Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with Indian Rivers Behavioral Health, private and public mental health facilities, local referral sources, state funded substance abuse agencies and other agency personnel.
• Must be knowledgeable of issues Noord therapy techniques relating to substance use & dependence as well as issues relating to mental illness.
• Understands diagnostic criteria for substance dependence disorder as defined in the most recent edition Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders and the dimensional criteria for placement in appropriate levels of care as defined in the most recent edition of the ASAM PPC 2r.
• In‑depth knowledge of medications: medical – purpose for usage, administration details, possible complications, side effects, interactions; psychotropic – purpose for usage, administration details, possible complications, side effects and interactions.
• In‑depth knowledge of drugs of abuse, routes of use, symptoms of intoxication and withdrawals.
• Knowledge of substance abuse/dependence disorders, substance‑induced disorders and appropriate levels of treatment.
• In depth knowledge of physiological responses to medical illnesses and treatment and psychiatric illnesses and treatment.
• Must be able to comprehend and maintain program standards.
• Must possess excellent professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to interact with clients and their families in a respectful and sensitive manner.
• Must be able to work within the Organization to effectively serve the needs of the consumers.
• Must be able to work with other program staff in a cooperative, supportive manner.
• Must possess competent computer skills.

• Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according IRBH and DMH policies and procedures.
• Ensure all safety, fire prevention, and health measures are followed while on duty.
• Complete timely reporting information needed for ASAIS as identified by the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain case load as determined by DMH standards and as directed by immediate supervisor while providing continuity of care including frequency of contact and provision of service.
• Work in conjunction with paraprof Betty, and professional staff, jail staff, and hospital british ions.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships, observing professional boundaries.
• Assist consumers through crisis situations and/or arrange for the provision of such assistance from other professionals/personal care givers and serve as an advocate for consumers.
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• Provide periodicией group counseling, individual counseling and case management as directed, at a minimum of once monthly contact with assigned client.
• Complete ASAM placement assessments as needed at both the Bibb County jail (primary) and local hospitals as assigned.
• Ensure that case management assessments are completed within 10 days of first contact with the client when applicable.
• Each therapist in the Substance Abuse Program has a productivity expectation that is determined by the current staffing patterns, location and demand for services. Each therapist may have a different expectation based on the schedule developed by the supervisor which establishes the optimum amount of billing based on the above criteria.
• Ensure that the treatment plan and treatment interventions are based on needs identified by the psychosocial free assessment and case management assessment.
• Ensure that documentation is accurately completed within 24 hours.
• Ensure that client charts are up to date and accurate, including 90 day treatment plan reviews as assigned.
• Attend staff and team meetings as assigned.
• Ensure safety of consumers, preserving basic human and legal rights.
• Demonstrate appropriate and ethical behavior at all times.
• Address any consumer concerns to the…