Client Advocate - Women Addictions Mt Claire

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Arranges for delivery of needed non-clinical services, as identified in comprehensive assessment.
• Conducts and documents assessment of client and/or client’s needs.
• Participates in development of client’s service plan, consistent with assessment.
• Assists client in accessing needed services through, for example, referrals or linkages.
• Monitors client’s progress by making referrals, tracking client’s appointments, performing follow-up on services rendered, and performing periodic reassessments of client’s changing needs.
• Performs advocacy activities on behalf of client (e. g., writing letters to outside agencies, assisting clients in attaining photo identification, etc.).
• Prepares and maintains case records documenting contacts, services needed, reports, client’s progress, etc., in accordance with SCS and regulatory standards.
• Participate in case consultation meetings.
• Communicates with Case Management team about issues related to case management, including client needs and barriers as they transition into Outpatient Services as needed.
• Performs crisis assistance (i. e., intervention on behalf of client, planning for emergency referrals, coordinates other needed emergency services).

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology or Human Services is required.

EXPERIENCE

• At least one (1) year of full-time relevant employment experience required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position requires lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds or requires significant periods of walking or standing.
• Frequent exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or families.
• Normal tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.
• May involve on-call responsibilities.
• Reliable transportation for frequent travel.

Time Type:

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid

• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services

• Career Development and Growth
  • Tuition Assistance Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
  • At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
  • Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
  • Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

• Work Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

At Seven Counties Services, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.