Care New England Health System
Substance Use Specialist ACT Team $2500 sign on bonus
Care New England Health System, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Substance Use Specialist ACT Team $2500 sign on bonus
Department:
TPC-Adult Services Site.Operating Unit:
The Providence CenterLocation:
Providence, RIJob ID:
20321Job Status:
Full TimeShift:
DaysSchedule:
OtherThis position is eligible for $2,500 sign-on bonus.Job Summary:
Coordinate services for consumers to minimize stressors and to facilitate substance abuse and mental health treatment.Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinate a variety of services.Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of therapeutic services, including working with substance abusers as it relates to case management.Present verbally a synopsis of actual cases as required.Accompany consumers to appointments with agencies, clinics, doctors, etc.Initiate vocational/job development activities with consumers.Monitor client status during the spend-down process, complete necessary DHS applications.Provide individual mental health and/or substance abuse counseling/therapy.Perform in a calm and professional manner during crisis or emergency situations.Complete substance abuse assessments on all consumers.Identify substance abuse treatment interventions with staff and consumers.Maintain confidentiality in accordance with center policy and legal requirements.Develop and implement a plan of care with ongoing consumer input.Apply knowledge of Psychiatric Diagnosis (DSM IV).Apply knowledge of substance abuse and primary methodologies of substance abuse treatment.Assess clinical emergencies, including suicide and danger to others.Develop and present, verbally and in writing, a clear clinical formulation based on behavioral data and relevant theory while incorporating psychosocial and family issues.Provide specialty substance abuse services to consumers and serve as a resource to staff regarding issues relative to substance abuse treatment.Make assessments and provide appropriate crisis interventions and risk management.Teach consumers adult daily living skills.Assist consumers with benefits acquisition (social security supplemental insurance (SSI), food stamps, advocates office, medical doctor).Complete required interagency and other necessary paperwork.Negotiate on behalf of the consumer, as needed, with landlords, courts, families, the treatment team, and consumers themselves.Transport consumers in own vehicle to planned activities and appointments.Complete recordkeeping in accordance with Health Information Services (HIS) and other TPC requirements within required time frames and abide by TPC confidentiality policy.Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, community agencies, and the public.Attend trainings, case presentations, and conferences.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in social work or Human Services or related field.Two years experience in substance abuse therapy, as well as experience dealing with the dually diagnosed. Must have awareness of the general trends in confronting the problems of substance abuse.Must have valid driver's license and insured auto.
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Department:
TPC-Adult Services Site.Operating Unit:
The Providence CenterLocation:
Providence, RIJob ID:
20321Job Status:
Full TimeShift:
DaysSchedule:
OtherThis position is eligible for $2,500 sign-on bonus.Job Summary:
Coordinate services for consumers to minimize stressors and to facilitate substance abuse and mental health treatment.Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinate a variety of services.Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of therapeutic services, including working with substance abusers as it relates to case management.Present verbally a synopsis of actual cases as required.Accompany consumers to appointments with agencies, clinics, doctors, etc.Initiate vocational/job development activities with consumers.Monitor client status during the spend-down process, complete necessary DHS applications.Provide individual mental health and/or substance abuse counseling/therapy.Perform in a calm and professional manner during crisis or emergency situations.Complete substance abuse assessments on all consumers.Identify substance abuse treatment interventions with staff and consumers.Maintain confidentiality in accordance with center policy and legal requirements.Develop and implement a plan of care with ongoing consumer input.Apply knowledge of Psychiatric Diagnosis (DSM IV).Apply knowledge of substance abuse and primary methodologies of substance abuse treatment.Assess clinical emergencies, including suicide and danger to others.Develop and present, verbally and in writing, a clear clinical formulation based on behavioral data and relevant theory while incorporating psychosocial and family issues.Provide specialty substance abuse services to consumers and serve as a resource to staff regarding issues relative to substance abuse treatment.Make assessments and provide appropriate crisis interventions and risk management.Teach consumers adult daily living skills.Assist consumers with benefits acquisition (social security supplemental insurance (SSI), food stamps, advocates office, medical doctor).Complete required interagency and other necessary paperwork.Negotiate on behalf of the consumer, as needed, with landlords, courts, families, the treatment team, and consumers themselves.Transport consumers in own vehicle to planned activities and appointments.Complete recordkeeping in accordance with Health Information Services (HIS) and other TPC requirements within required time frames and abide by TPC confidentiality policy.Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, community agencies, and the public.Attend trainings, case presentations, and conferences.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in social work or Human Services or related field.Two years experience in substance abuse therapy, as well as experience dealing with the dually diagnosed. Must have awareness of the general trends in confronting the problems of substance abuse.Must have valid driver's license and insured auto.
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