Art and Wellness Care Specialist

Job Title:  Art and Wellness Care Specialist                                   FLSA: Non-Exempt                           

Reports To:   Outpatient Integrated Care Manager                         Status: Full-Time      

Last Update:
8/20/2024                                                                  

Company Summary: Crossroads is an Arizona Department of Health Services licensed substance abuse treatment provider with proven expertise in serving men, women and Veterans with Substance Use Disorder through the provision of high quality, successful, and affordable residential and outpatient recovery programs.

Due to federal contracts the following items are prohibited:  Medical/Recreational marijuana, current parole or probation.  

Job Summary: The Art and Wellness Care Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment services to Crossroads clients in an outpatient setting. Under the supervision of the Outpatient Integrated Care Manager, the Art and Wellness Care Manager coordinates and monitors the assessment, treatment, and facilitates healing art groups with Art Of The Soul© / substance abuse groups, and the planning process and delivery of services outlined in outpatient client treatment plans.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

·         None

Essential Functions:

·         Manages intake and discharge planning of Outpatient clients.

·         Coordinates care with clients, Probation and Parole Officers and Federal courts.

·         Ensures that all outpatient participants complete the individual service plan for contracted behavioral health services.

·         Facilitates Outpatient counseling behavioral health groups (including psychoeducation and Art Of The Soul© groups in person and remotely.)

·         Attend mandatory in-person department staffing’s, clinical oversight and Adult Recovery Treatment (ART) meetings.

·         Assist with risk screenings, identify needs and complete client enrollment process.

·         Provides individual behavioral health interventions and case management services.

·         Maintains caseload with accuracy as set by manager.

·         Meet individual monthly billable services goal.

·         Maintains Art Of The Soul© monthly supplies.

·         Maintains art studio to the standards of the franchise.

·         Promote community involvement for client programming participation.

·         Perform other duties, as required.

Qualifications:

·         Must meet Arizona Department of Health Services personnel member requirements of: at least 21 years old; or licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel member's scope of practice.

• Art Of The Soul© training completed within 90 days of hire.

·         Current CPR/First Aid/Narcan training.

·         Current and annual negative TB Test.

·         Current and valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.

·         Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check performed annually and upon hire, preferred.

·         Successfully pass a background check and an Arizona Department of Health Services Adult Protective Services check.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Knowledge of addiction recovery processes and the continuum of care for persons with substance use disorder.

·         Must be proficient with computer, Microsoft Office and EMR systems.

·         Demonstrated strong documentation and organization skills.

·         Ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels, verbal and written.

·         Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Education & Experience:

·         Minimum of High School Diploma/GED, required.

·         1 year related experience, and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·         Experience in behavioral health setting with working knowledge of case management services and planning delivery.

Work Environment:

·         Fast paced behavioral health residential and outpatient setting.

·         Primarily indoors, however, some outdoor work may be requested.

Physical Demands:

·         While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit and speak or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and seldom lift and/or move >100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Shift Requirements: 

·         Days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Travel:

·         Valid AZ Driver’s License. 

·         May include travel between sites and other locations.

·         Local and state wide travel when requested or required.

EEO:

·         Crossroads is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We believe all applicants and employees should be treated equally without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

ADA Acknowledgement:

·         To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits:

401(k) with matching of up to 3%

Company paid premiums for the full-time employee for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance and short-term disability

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this.

This posting will remain open until filled and for a minimum of 7 days.