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TPC ACT I 530 N Main lists this Substance Use Specialist Home Base ACT I Team $2500 retention bonus opportunity in town of providence, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Substance Use Specialist Home Base ACT I Team $2500 retention bonus
This position is eligible for $2500 retention bonus
Job Summary:
The Providence Center Substance UseSpecialist Home BaseACT I Team will coordinate services for consumers to minimize stressors and tofacilitatesubstance use and mental health treatment.
This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week. The hours are as follows: Monday through Friday 8:00 am 末 4:30 pm with an hour lunch/break.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Coordinate a variety of services.
Provide support counseling, problem solving, contracts and limitsetting.
Encourage consumers toattainthe highest possible levels of independence.
Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of therapeutic services, to includeworking with substance abusers, as it relates to case management.
Conduct Community Outreach Support Groups (COSG) asappropriate.
Provide individual mental health and/or substance abuse counseling/therapy.
Complete substance abuse assessments on all consumers.
Identifysubstance abuse treatment interventions with staff and consumers.
Maintain confidentialityin accordance withcenter policy and legal requirements.
Develop and implement a plan of care with ongoing consumer input.
Apply knowledge of Psychiatric Diagnosis (DMS IV).
Apply knowledge of substance abuse and primary methodologies of substance abuse treatment.
Assess clinical emergencies, including suicide and danger to others.
Develop and present, verbally and in writing, a clear clinical formulation based on behavioral data and relevant theory while incorporating psychosocial and family issues.
Make assessments and provide appropriate crisis interventionsand risk management as needed.
Teach consumers adult daily living skills.
Initiate treatment and advocate forconsumerwithinnetworkof care.
Negotiate on behalf of the consumer, as needed, with landlords, courts, families, the treatment team, and consumers themselves.
Transport consumers in own vehicle or Center van to planned activities and appointments.
Complete recordkeepingin accordance with Health Information Services (HIS) and other Center requirements within required time frames and abide by Center confidentiality policy.
Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, communityagenciesand the public.
Attend trainings, case presentations and conferences.
Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements :
Bachelor痴 degree in social work of Human Services or related field.
Two years experience in substance abuse therapy, as well as experience dealing with the dually diagnosed. Must have awareness of the general trends in confronting the problems of substance abuse.
CDP/LCDP license, or working towards license, is preferred. If the candidate does not have CDP/LCDP he/she will agree to begin the necessary coursework toward obtaining this license (available through TPC at no charge to the employee). The employee will demonstrate an appropriate level of effort in this area which will be monitored by the direct supervisor.
Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection and insured automobile.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions; Butler Hospital, Women & Infant's Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
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