Manager – New Life Center

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Provides direct counseling and therapy services in the context of individual family and group setting for addiction services clients. Provides presentations to community groups and in-service to agency staff. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct Service: Serves as case manager for assigned clients and assists clients progress toward treatment goals Provides clinical addiction therapy and counseling services for clients in individual and group setting. Functions as liaison with psychiatrist and IPU personnel when patient is referred into or out of units. Facilitates transfers to other agencies outside of the Center. Acts as contact person to courts, schools, Department of Welfare, and industries providing reports on programs of the clients. Participates in urine surveillance and collects urine upon request. Refers clients for psychological/ psychiatric evaluation within the Center. Provides in-services to Agency staff. Provides community presentations. Integrates 12 step into programmatic counseling and case management while maintaining a professional treatment focus. Maintain and model collaborating communication with referral sources and agencies to assure optimum service to patients and the community. Participates in unit performance assessment and improvement activities. Provides consultation/ expertise to the team for management of difficult case and special populations including dually diagnosed clients. Complete 16 CEU’S per year. Develops treatment plans and follows plan for service delivery. Be available for counseling and monitors client compliance with recommended treatment Administrative: Maintain client’s records in accordance with assigned services programs. Maintain 100% UM/UR compliance. Other responsibilities and tasks as may from time to time be assigned. Facilitates financial reimbursements for services by reporting clients status changes and completing necessary eligibility and contact reimbursement forms. Prepares individual treatment plans for clients, revises and up-dates when necessary. Documents client’s progress. General Conduct all professional activity in an ethical manner. Conform to all applicable policies and procedures. In conjunction with other staff assist in identifying and eliminating any situation which jeopardizes the health and/or safety of clients, staff, or others who come in contact with community mental health center operations. Utilize literature, workshops and other training aids to continually improve clinical and administrative skills. In conjunction with supervisor, complete and implement Individual Professional Development Plan. Assist in assuring Edgewater Systems compliance with all related licensing and accreditation requirements. SUPERVISED BY: Director of Addiction services WORKERS SUPERVISED: Addiction Specialist I , Addictions Specialist II, Therapist III, Outreach Workers, Administrative Assistant Education – Bachelors Degree in a behavioral health field required. Masters degree preferred. Experience – and or five years or more of experience working with chemical dependency clients using Methadone maintenance. Other: Licensed or certified as a chemical dependency counselor preferred. Edgewater Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Edgewater Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Edgewater Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Edgewater Health is a drug-free workplace. Edgewater Health expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Edgewater Health’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. We offer a competitive package of employee benefits for full and half-time positions. EEO/AA/M/F/V/D Fill out a general application here. Edgewater Health is always looking for compassionate, committed team members for both our behavioral health offerings as well as our primary care services. We look for those driven by excellence, diversity, and opportunity, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the children, youth, adults, and seniors we serve.