Clinical Assessor

Job Summary

The Addictions Specialist/Intake Coordinator provides culturally sensitive, recovery-oriented, trauma-sensitive direct clinical services in conjunction with other staff, including assessment, treatment planning, referrals, and case management. The role works with Dane County residents needing to complete an assessment and follow-up requirements to regain driving privileges after OWI-related charges.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs accurate assessments to initially evaluate mental health, as well as alcohol and other drug use issues in a culturally sensitive, recovery-oriented, trauma-sensitive manner.
• Provides a range of clinical services including outreach, assessment, treatment planning, referral, and case management.
• Completes accurate clinical records including intakes, assessments, treatment plans and updates, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other information in a timely manner.
• Completes formal substance use assessment containing diagnosis, initial brief intervention and treatment planning, level of care determination, service recommendation, referral to a treatment provider or appropriate program, and filing reports with the Department of Transportation.
• Coordinates with case managers, treatment providers, and consumers via phone calls, emails, and letters.
• Attends staff meetings, in-services, and other program activities as requested.
• Participates in JMHC committees, trainings, and activities as directed and/or approved.

Qualifications

Essential: Bachelor's degree in a related behavioral health field; SAC-IT, SAC, CSAC or other psychotherapy license with SUD specialty; minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in related behavioral health field; commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion; strong commitment to recovery principles; knowledge of evidence-based practices for mental health and co-occurring disorders; experience in community-based mental health and substance abuse assessment, case management, treatment planning and crisis resolution; effective oral and written communication; ability to work with an interdisciplinary team; ability to work independently and remain organized; superior ethics and interpersonal boundaries; valid driver's license, favorable driving record, adequate insurance, and access to a vehicle.

Preferred: Master's degree in human services field with eligibility for licensure as LPC, LMFT, LCSW and/or Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor licensure; bi-lingual and/or bi-cultural (Spanish/Hmong/Cambodian); fluent in American Sign Language; experience with evidence-based practices in mental health and substance abuse; knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment.