What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addictions Specialist position at Go-Getters, Inc.?
ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT(ACT) TEAM ADDICTIONS SPECIALIST
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Personal stability, flexibility, energy, and commitment to working with the chronically mentally ill.
2. Current CPR and First Aid certification; driver's license and safe driving record; reliable transportation.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Associates degree in the Human Services field and two years’ experience working with chronically mentally ill clients. CSC-AD or CDC required.
5. Experience in substance abuse counseling is required.
6. Meet credentialing and privileging requirements as set out in Policy and Procedures.
DUTIES:
- Maintain total confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA law, CARF accreditation standards and Maryland State Regulations.
- Take part in agency sponsored training programs by supervisor's request.
- Develop person centered individual recovery plans, document progress towards achieving goals, and other related documentation requirements
- Provide quality services to fulfill the ACT mission of providing sanctuary and support to clients in the community.
- Facilitate groups once per week.
- Using motivation interviewing to promote change, utilize the stages of change to encourage recovery and use a harm reduction approach to meet member’s needs regarding their own recovery.
- Take part in a rotation of on-call for the ACT caseload.
- Assist in coordination of services received from other community agencies.
- Other duties as assigned by the ACT Team Leader.
NARRATIVE: The ACT Addictions Specialist will have primary responsibility for certain members charts and treatment plans.
AUTHORITY: Position reports to ACT Team Leader and receives schedule and evaluations from same.
CLASSIFICATION, SALARY, AND BENEFITS: Regular, full-time position; exempt from overtime.