PRIMARY FUNCTION

Provide assessments, evaluations, and case management services for patients seeking treatment for Behavioral Health Disorders.

SCOPE OF WORK

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific job duties does not exclude them from the position.

1. Conduct patient assessments and evaluations to make recommendations for treatment plans.

2. Coordinate internal and external client services.

3. Assist patients in effectively managing medical, financial, legal or other issues that present barriers to successful completion of treatment.

4. Develop, maintain, and make referrals to appropriate resource agencies, as needed.

5. Create and implement patient transition and/or discharge plans.

6. Participate in clinical staffing and team meetings.

7. Maintain required documentation in accordance with Agency standards.

8. Complete and keep up-to-date all required Agency trainings and development initiatives. 

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

1. Maintain client rights as defined by DCF.

2. Maintain the highest standards in ethical conduct and confidentiality.

3. Maintain clinical records in accordance with Agency standards.

4. Follow all established Agency policies and procedures.

5. Model ideals of integrity, loyalty, and teamwork.

6. Sustain a positive, caring, supportive, recovery-oriented environment.

7. The ability to comply with equal employment opportunity requirements.

8. The ability to comply with a workplace of dignity and respect.

9. The ability to take direction and guidance in a respectful manner from managers and supervisors.

10. The ability to follow out code of conduct and to interact in a respectful, professional manner in a teamwork setting.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

- Undergraduate Degree 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

? None 

RELATED EXPERIENCE

- Two to Four Years

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports. Ability to speak effectively. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. Ability to manage high-stress situations with individuals displaying behavioral outbursts. Knowledge of crisis management techniques. Knowledge of infection control procedures. Knowledge of 12-step program/addiction, behavior modification, case management and mental health disorders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Regularly required to sit and talk or hear; stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and lift or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision requirements required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.