Position Summary:

Person in this position will work in collaboration with a mental health/substance abuse counselor to provide mental health & substance abuse services to patients/clients of WestCare who have been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder, a mental illness or both. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

Assess resource needs of patients. Educate and refer patients to community agencies and businesses that appropriately address the patients needs for food, shelter, clothing, employment, transportation, etc. Assist patients with establishing or re-establishing support systems within their community. Act as advocate on behalf of the patient to improve access to needed services. Participate in clinical staffing decisions regarding the patients current strengths and resources and their need for additional resources. Complete documentation of services on provided forms in a timely manner. Provides input into the patients treatment needs and disposition. Assists other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community. Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.