Addiction Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

Direct Service

1. Serve as case manager for assigned clients which could include activities that focus on the need of the client.
2. Provide direct client counseling and support in individual, group setting and involves families whenever possible.
3. Functions as contact person with Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor and IPU personnel when patient is referred into or out of units or at other times as necessary.
4. Acts as liaison to courts, schools, department of welfare and industries providing reports on treatment of the clients.
5. Prepare individual treatment plans at prescribed intervals with the interdisciplinary team.
6. Participates in urine surveillance and collects urine upon request.
7. Refers, with necessary accompanying information, client for psychological or psychiatric evaluation within the Center or to other treatment agencies.
8. Dictates pertinent treatment observations into the patient record at prescribed intervals and completes all necessary administrative forms pertaining to the patient and Addiction Specialist daily interaction.
9. Integrates 12 step principles into programmatic counseling, and Case Management while maintaining a professional treatment focus.
10. Assists in maintaining collaboration communication with referral sources, and managed care entities.
11. Participates in unit performance assessment and improvement activities.
12. Reassess client to determine progress toward treatment goals.
13. Solidifies transfer/discharge plans and arrangement for clients which take into consideration the needs of all clients.
14. Maintain collaborating communication with referral sources and agencies to assure optimum service to patients and the community.
15. Completes 20 CEU’S per year (licensure requirement).
16. Provides at least 20 percent case management services.
17. Maintain a minimum of the company’s productivity requirements (100%) at all times.
18. Other responsibilities and tasks as may be assigned or may arise.

Administrative

1. Performs all pertinent treatment documentation in the patient record/ chart in prescribed time limits (24 hours).
2. Provide administrative documentation in a timely manner.
3. ​​​​​​​Follow-up with clients (or refer to Engagement Specialist for follow-up) regarding missed or cancelled appointments via phone calls and/or letters.
4. ​​​​​​​Writes reports as required on progress of clients.

General

1. Conduct all professional activity in an ethical manner.
2. ​​​​​​​Conform to all applicable policies and procedures.
3. ​​​​​​​In conjunction with other staff assist in identifying and eliminating any situation which jeopardizes the health and/or safety of clients, staff, or others who come in contact with community mental health center operations.
4. ​​​​​​​Utilize literature, workshops and other training aids to continually improve clinical and administrative skills.
5. ​​​​​​​In conjunction with supervisor, complete and implement Individual Professional Development Plan.
6. ​​​​​​​Assist in assuring Edgewater Systems compliance with all related licensing and accreditation requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – Minimum of a Bachelors degree in a behavioral health field.
• Licensure/Certifications - Licensure preferred.
  • • Certification as a chemical dependency counselor
    • Licensed addiction counselor (LAC)
    • Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)
• Experience – Minimum of 5 years experience preferred.
• Other - Possess a valid driver’s license.
  • • Furnish own inspected, automobile as needed for Center work and transportation of clients.
    • A good driving record.
    • Appropriate automobile insurance and valid license tags.