Co-Occurring Specialist

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in the field of social work, psychology, counseling or a related field. Bachelor's Degree in the field of Mental Health, Heath or other appropriate Human Services related discipline, plus two years of experience working with individuals with co-occurring issues.

A current and valid Driver’s license in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach services implementing strengths-based, person centered services
• Provide outreach, engagement, case management, skill-building and clinical back up regarding co-occurring issues
• Provide on/offsite services and support services to individuals dually diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse disorders
• Coordinate service provision for individuals with co-occurring substance use problems
• Provide on-going consultation and training to agency staff regarding issues involving individuals with co-occurring substance use problems
• Provide case management and ongoing linkage to community supports
• Promote the integration of physical and mental health
• Provide 24/7 support to hose served by the program through an on call rotation
• Assist individuals with utilizing all available community supports that best meet their needs
• Complete all required documentation in clinical files and in HIS in a timely basis as per policies and applicable regulations
• Attend supervision meetings and agency staff meetings
• Attend meetings with program partners and community providers to reach program objectives
• Must meet all expected productivity levels, in regards to the direct service
• Perform other duties as assigned by the PATH Director

Special Skills Needed:

• Ability to assess general clinical status as well as interpret clinical charts when available
• Ability to identify clinical crisis that may require emergency intervention
• Ability to complete a bio-psychosocial interview
• Ability to engage with individuals
• Ability to network with a variety of both formal and informal community resources and supports
• Ability to educate individuals regarding mental illness and other functional impairments
• Ability to discuss substance abuse/dependence issues as well as educate individuals on these issues
• Follow “safe driving” habits as identified by Motor Vehicle report
• Have awareness of clinical resources available and means required to obtain them
• Ability to assist individuals in creating a crisis plan with that utilizes all community 24 hour services
• Ability to educate individuals on how to follow a crisis plan
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing

Reports to

 Program Director - Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)

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Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
Generous 401(k) match.
Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.

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