ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR

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Job Title: CPSAI Assessment Counselor

Program: CPSAI

Position Type: Full Time

Job Description/Summary

The CPSAI Assessment Counselor is responsible for completing substance use assessments for DCP&P caregivers and coordinating appropriate referrals for treatment.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly completes all assigned tasks within prescribed time frames and demonstrates reliability with consistent follow up;
• Maintains current, respective credentials and/or licensure status;
• Written communication is legible, concise and adequate;
• Complies with work schedule as negotiated with supervisor;
• Demonstrates collegial attitude and cooperative behavior with co-workers within department/program;
• Participates in Clinical Rounds and Consortium meetings by sharing information, proposing ideas, and providing feedback to enhance service delivery;
• Seeks appropriate and timely consultation from supervisor, and takes initiative to report relevant issues to supervisor;
• Performs job responsibilities and duties with a minimum of Supervisory prompting;
• Effectively provides assessments and recommendations for DCP&P referred clients;
• Effectively utilizes ASAM PPC-II criteria and the LOCI-2R and refers clients to the most appropriate level of care;
• Plans and coordinates all substance abuse services and monitors compliance;
• Presents cases in a coherent manner that demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment and knowledge;

• Completes assessments utilizing the NJSAMS, DSM IV Criteria, ASAM PPC-II Criteria, LOCI-2R, drug screen results and collateral information;

• Keeps DCP&P informed of client status according to CPSAI guidelines and providing DCP&P with appropriate notifications that require their signature;

• Takes responsibility as case manager for the completeness of the entire clinical record for all cases assigned;

• Completes all reports in a timely manner and obtains DCP&P signature on all necessary forms. Provides copies of these forms to DCP
• Completes Progress Notes (including Initial Assessment Note) and all communication with client and case conferences with DCP
• Submits monthly tracking form to Administrative Assistant within the first week of the month;
• Outreach efforts are made to clients; phone calls, home visits, etc;
• Enters referrals into NJSAMS upon receipt and update accordingly to missed appointments;
• Update NJSAMS if changes in level of care should occur;
• Discharge in NJSAMS;
• Ensure tracking reports match NJSAMS information.

Required Competencies

Competencies

Proficiently communicates - written and verbal

Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders

Qualifications

Education Associates, Bachelors Degree or CADC

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

o Medical and Dental Insurance

o 403(b) Retirement Plan

o Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

o Disability and Life Insurance

o Employee Assistance Program

o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

o Training opportunities

o Employee Referral Bonus program

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