Treatment Provider

Treatment Provider

The Treatment Provider provides the following services for individuals with Addictive Disease:
Behavioral Assessment;
Service Plan Development;
Community Support Services;
Individual, Group, Family Counseling/Training, Discharge Planning, Brief Treatment and Brief Intervention Techniques.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Conduct screening interviews to determine the need for a drug and alcohol assessment and for emergent care services in the specific areas of detoxification, prenatal care, and psychiatric care; make referrals to appropriate health and human services agencies as needed based on the outcome of the screening interview.
• Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, Mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their recovery.
• Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated.
• Collect and review referral information upon assignment of clients from the referral source and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews.
• Coordinate with the Program Coordinator as needed to contact clients to confirm appointment dates, times, and assessment locations.
• Provides counseling to individuals regarding the use and effects of alcohol and drugs.
• Provides counseling to pregnant women about the effects of drugs and alcohol on the fetus, as requested.
• Provide group counseling with evidence-based curricula, as requested.
• Model and support health and wellness activities and healthy coping skills for clients.
• Monitor client access to and involvement with treatment and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process; follow up with client within seven days of referral to assess process and client's satisfaction with adjusting to the program.
• Ensure legislation, standards and guidelines are being followed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations and referrals.
• Provides Community education and support programs, as requested.
• Access and collects relevant information and resources.
• Distributes relevant information.
• Makes visits and presentations to various groups and organizations including school aged children as requested by administration.
• Access and/or develops promotional materials and information in regard to their program.
• Assists individuals to identify their need for treatment programs.
• Assists clients to meet all program requirements.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment programs.
• Counselor will be familiar with other services and resources in the community and work closely to provide information and support when required.
• Participate in all assigned meetings, staff development, and training as required.
• Complete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including Outcomes Survey information; enter necessary information into the electronic medical records (EMR) system.
• Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of Whitfield County, Drug Court policies & procedures, Quality Assurance Plan, DDAP requirements, State Licensing standards, County Monitoring requirements, and managed care regulations.
• If client does not keep assessment appointment, follow up by phone, mail or email and offer to reschedule the appointment as per policy.
• Operates a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.

Master's degree in social work, Counseling, or related field plus one year of clinical experience in an alcohol or other drugs (AOD) or mental health setting. Currently holding an LAPC, LMSW or LAMFT License and in process of obtaining LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. Must be in active clinical supervision while in the process of obtaining clinical licensure if under provisional licensure.

Must follow all state board rules and regulations for licensure. Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and…