JOB SUMMARY:

Provide therapeutic supervision to patients, assure security and safety of facility and assist counselor as needed. Provide case management and coordination of services within the Adult Residential/Inpatient and Day Treatment Programs. Assure adherence to state statutes and rules, CARF standards, and federal regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Positively represents the organization and promotes Rimrock’s Mission to the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides care coordination to clients referred into Rimrock services. Assist clients in identifying services and make appropriate referrals and/or linkage to community resources. Maintains linkages and relationships with community resources.
2. Works as a member of the treatment team. Attends all staffing and meetings as scheduled and provides input to the team on client’s progress and needs. Communicates using person-centered and recovery-oriented language.
3. Helps clients identify strengths and needs, supports the client in defining goals, and assists with identifying how goals can be achieved, and provides ongoing monitoring to ensure goals are attained. Follows-up with service providers to ensure quality care and goal progression.
4. Maintains program specific records including but not limited to: treatment/recovery plans, assessments, transition/discharge plans, and progress notes according to Rimrock policies, CARF, and state standards. Completes and updates documentation within designated amount of time, per program guidelines.
5. Effectively communicate written and verbally to outside agencies, treatment team members and clients.
6. Working knowledge of program specific practices; participates in continuing education and ongoing training. Attend all scheduled staff meetings and in-services; completing 10-hours of continuing education per year.
7. Conducts educational groups and lectures as assigned.
8. Transports clients to and from appointments and activities, as needed.
9. Completes all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/TRAINING: Bachelor’s degree in human service or social work field or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree is required. One year of experience working in the Mental Health or SUD field is preferred.

SKILLS: Communication; ability to take direction and work adjunctively with therapeutic team; provide empathy and possess a knowledge and compassion of patients with addiction and implement positive reinforcement of patients. Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft software including Word, Excel and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is indoors in a residential environment with moderate noise. Intermittent physical effort involving lifting of up to 25 pounds, walking and stooping is required. A typical workday involves sitting, standing, walking, use of a keyboard, reaching with hands and arms, and talking and hearing. Normal vision abilities required, including close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB LOCATIONS: Involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions in a residential setting. Work may involve mental and emotional stress. Some driving required. Some outdoor exposure when supervising patients outdoors and in recreation programming. Will work primarily at a residential facility.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.