SUMMARY

Coordinate services for patients to minimize stressors and to facilitate the reduction of psychiatric and substance abuse disorder symptoms. Encourage patients to attain the highest possible levels of independence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Coordinate a variety of services.

• Treat patients with respect.
• Provide support counseling, problem solving, contracts and limit setting.
• Establish attainable goals.
• Involve patients, agencies and others in planning.
• Assist patients in deciding which areas they want to address.
• Encourage patients to attain the highest possible levels of independence.
• Accept the values and lifestyles of patients.
• Use a flexible approach with a diverse population.
• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of therapeutic services, to include working with substance abusers, as it relates to case management.
• Present verbally a synopsis of actual cases as required.
• Accompany patients to appointments with agencies, clinics, doctors, etc. (NA in current COVID environment)
• Initiate vocational/job development activities with patients.

TEACH CONSUMERS ADULT DAILY LIVING SKILLS.

• Use a step-by-step process when teaching skills.
• Use positive reinforcement and encouragement.
• Integrate skills training in all aspects of Rehab. and Recovery Plan.
• Maintain a clean, healthy and safe environment at all times.
• Use a flexible approach with a diverse population.
• Assist with budgeting and money management.
• Help form a nutritional plan

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university in Human Services. Experience in Human Services Field preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as policy and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before team members and other employees and have the capacity to work with other community agencies.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to be flexible.

Please refer the Job description for details