Job Description:
Job Summary:
The ITCD Specialist provides both individual and group therapy and some case management services directly to clients within the community and/or provides linkage or referral to appropriate community resources. This position also provides support and education to clients on mental health disorders, substance and alcohol use disorders, physical health, and/or infections disease management, as well as provides advocacy and crisis intervention as needed. This is a community based position.
Essential Job Functions:
Functions in accordance with the system’s Operational Guidelines and within his/her professional code of ethics.
Provides individual therapy, group treatment, and family interventions for clients with co-occurring disorders being served by the Integrated Treatment team.
Conduct co-occurring assessment supplement upon entry into ITCD services for each individual entering into this level of treatment.
Provide assertive outreach by offering practical assistance or by connecting consumers with other community services that meet their needs as a way to develop trust and a working alliance.
Carries a regular caseload, the size and nature of which is to be established with supervisory staff.
According to the system’s guidelines, participates in staffing of clients to identify and establish goals and objectives for treatment.
Provide cross training to team members on the ITCD team on areas of expertise with co-occurring disorders.
Adhere to the expectations set forth by DMH and the ITCD Fidelity Requirements.
Maintain fidelity to ITCD treatment model and learn ITCD, CRA, and E-IMR interventions to support and reinforce skill development.
Participates in emergency services in order to provide rapid aid in cases of emotional crisis.
Participates in all required meetings.
Regularly participates in evaluation of self and assigned staff according to the system Operational Guidelines.
Is responsive to all Quality Assurance procedures of the system, cooperates with utilization review procedures, and follows established procedures, rules and regulations of the Clinical Records Department.
Performs other special functions as may, from time to time, be outlined and attached hereto.
Assist with transportation to community resources and physician appointments.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees of the organization.
Knowledge around Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply logic and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Shall be able to establish effective relationships via telephone and personal contacts. Shall be able to follow direction and accept supervision.
Experience and Education Qualifications:
Masters degree required
Provisional licensure (LMSW/PLPC) required
Supervisory Requirements:
None.
Employment Requirements:
Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
Consistent and reliable means of transportation via personal vehicle
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to sit and stand for extended periods (2-4 hours); walking may be required for short periods when conducting field-based activities.
They must frequently use hands and fingers to write, type, operate a mouse, file documents, and otherwise handle documents.
They must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
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