Dwi​/Sacot​/Saiop Specialist

Job Description-DWI Facilitator & SACOT/SAIOP SUPPORT

• Help people move from early recovery to sustained change through structured group and individual counseling.
• Turn treatment plans into action with evidence-based interventions, clear goals, and consistent follow-through.
• Build a treatment culture where participants feel safe, respected, and motivated to practice new skills.

• Counseling & groups
  • Conduct individual and group counseling aligned to treatment plan goals (open-cycle groups welcome new members frequently).
  • Facilitate CBT-based, MI-informed, pro-social groups; maintain a positive, safe space for discussion.
  • Deliver pre-employment & recovery workshops and life-skills training.
  • Motivate participants for change; perform crisis interventions as needed.
• Assessment, planning, & coordination
  • Complete screening, intake, orientation, assessment, and treatment planning; update PCPs and transition/discharge plans.
  • Recommend referrals and coordinate with community resources; follow up after discharge as appropriate.
  • Communicate efficiently with clients, internal teams, and referral sources.
• Documentation & compliance
  • Produce clear, concise documentation: weekly clinical reviews, staffing notes, progress notes, transition/discharge summaries.
  • Submit timely, accurate records per agency standards, definitions, protocols, and policies.
  • Provide participants information on supplemental services and community referrals beyond program scope.
• Program culture & quality
  • Implement evidence-based practices with fidelity; use data-driven strategies for ongoing practice improvement.
  • Evaluate individual/family systems and functioning in work, family, and daily routines; identify supports and treatment needs.
  • Communicate client/group/agency issues to the Program Director promptly.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with other community providers.
  • Other duties as needed.

• Create a structured, respectful group environment and can manage group dynamics smoothly.
• Balance empathy with clear boundaries, accountability, and solid clinical judgment.
• Are organized, documentation-strong, and comfortable collaborating across a multi-disciplinary team.
• Believe in evidence-based, recovery-oriented approaches and continuous improvement.

• Schedule follows program and group calendars; adjustments may occur based on participant and program needs.
• Local travel may be required for coordination with partners or referrals, as assigned.

• Adhere to agency policies; HIPAA/OSHA; federal, state, and local regulations; and the Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Model professionalism (honesty, respect, courtesy) and communicate the agency mission appropriately in the community.

• Conduct DWI assessments for individuals referred through the court system, attorneys, probation, or other authorized referral sources.
• Gather and document information regarding substance-use history, DWI history, mental-health concerns, social history, and treatment needs.
• Determine appropriate recommendations based on the assessment and applicable North Carolina DWI requirements.
• Complete required assessment documentation accurately and within established timelines.
• Make referrals to appropriate levels of care when clinically or legally indicated.

• Facilitate DWI-related education and treatment groups in accordance with applicable North Carolina requirements.
• Provide individual and/or group sessions based on the individual's assessment and treatment recommendations.
• Educate participants regarding alcohol and drug use, impaired driving, substance-use consequences, relapse prevention,…