LADC/Clinical Care Coordinator

Description

JOB TITLE

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor/MAT Clinical Care Coordinator

REPORTS TO

Office Manager

Behavioral Health Program Manager- clinical

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

N/A

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

SALARY RANGE

$45,000 - $80,000

JOB SUMMARY

The LADC/MAT Clinical Care Coordinator will counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems as needed. The LADC/MAT Clinical Care Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and care of patients receiving Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction. The position provides health home services in coordination with prescribing buprenorphine providers within the NOTCH Service Area. This position will provide for the planning, coordination, and transition of care as patients move along the healthcare spectrum.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients’ histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
• Counsel patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
• Participate in case conferences or staff meetings.
• Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
• Review and evaluate client’s progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
• Plan or implement follow-up or aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
• Assess individuals’ degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of current behavioral medicine approaches.
• Ability to utilize appropriate, proven intervention methods.
• Understanding of mind, body and bio psychosocial implications of health.
• Strong written/verbal skills.
• Ability to complete all written paperwork in a timely manner (written assessments, plans, progress notes, etc.).
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with addictions assessment and treatment.
• Ability to present in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
• Strong diagnosis and assessment skills, psychotherapy, case management, and crisis intervention skills.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse laws and regulations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain credentials and privileges as a NOTCH Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office suite skills required.

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Social Work

EXPERIENCE

Two years in addictions field preferred

Two years in mental health field preferred

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

Vermont licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or ability to obtain certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED

Personal computer, printers, copier, telephone, and facsimile machine.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All applicants made a conditional offer of employment must cooperate fully with background investigations.  All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Reviewed with employee by:

Manager’s Name:________________________________________Date:_______________

Received and accepted by:

Employee’s Name:_______________________________________Date:_______________

NOTCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable

Qualifications

Salary : $45,000 - $80,000