Behavioral Health Clinician
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Behavioral Health Clinician provides comprehensive mental health and addictive
disease assessments for consumers seeking treatment services.
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Utilizes the interview information to complete a comprehensive
assessment of needs, level of care, and initial treatment recommendations
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Provides initial program orientation to persons presenting for
treatment of addictive diseases to identify substance abuse issues and related
personal problems.
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Assesses client’s treatment needs and assists him/her to develop
appropriate individual treatment goals.
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Writes clear, concise, complete, grammatically correct, and
timely progress notes that relate directly to the treatment outcomes described
in the service plan (24 hour documentation).
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May serve as case manager to facilitate and ensure communication,
linkage and continuity of care between consumers and other treatment team
members.
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Educates families/significant others on the addiction and
recovery process.
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crisis intervention services to existing and walk in clients, as needed.
ü Establishes
linkages and coordination of services with community agencies
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Executes legal forms required to refer the consumer to emergency
receiving facilities.
Shift: Mon - Thurs (9AM - 5:30PM) and Friday (10AM - 7PM)
