POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the administration of the standard risk assessment and diagnostic testing instruments with the participants.  Interviews participants, testing scores and prepares assessment reports. The Counselor also determines the level of care for the participant referring to ASAM criteria. Essential Job Functions are below:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Administer, score, and interpret all required screening and assessment tools including but not limited to the TCU V  Drug Screen and the Treatment Assignment Protocol (TAP) May also use other assessment and substance abuse evaluation tools to support level of care ASAM placement Conducts screenings and assessments during the intake process and back-end screenings for standing populations Interviews participants to collect additional data not covered by above assessment tools. Upload completed screenings and assessments to the Offender Case Management System (OCMS) and deliver the hard copies of screenings and assessments to Case Management.   Scores and interprets results of assessment and testing tools. Prepares written reports based on results of assessment and testing tools.

Will screen and assess patients for mental, chemical, and other factors to determine next steps.

Report on interactions and escalate serious cases. Identify appropriate resources and connect clients to assistance.

 

 

 

Work with clients over the phone, virtually or in person to determine the crisis and immediate needs. Participate in staffing regarding participants with other team members. Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and Perform all other duties as assigned.

Once appropriate licensure has been obtained, the below functions may be added.

Deliver treatment services to the participants. Conduct group and individual meetings. Evaluate the progress of the participants assigned. Work directly with the participants to develop and implement a treatment service plan. Work with the participant to create a support network for the participant’s pending return to the community. Initiate and sustain each participant’s motivation to participate in treatment, using techniques of engagement including therapeutic relationships, individual counseling, and brief interventions. Maintenance of individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including documentation of vocational/educational activities as well as all other pertinent documentation and ensure files are securely stored.