Treatment Liaison

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Become a part of the Brandywine Counseling and Community Services (BCCS) team as a Treatment Liaison . Since 1985, BCCS has helped members of our community recover with hope and self-respect, while improving their physical and mental health.

Who are We:

Since 1985, Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) has been a trusted provider of outstanding substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. BCCS is a community organization that prides itself on helping members of our community recover with dignity. We enhance the quality of life by creatively providing Education, Advocacy, Prevention, Early Intervention, and Treatment Services. We promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental illness, substance abuse, HIV and multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges.

As a Treatment Liaison with BCCS you will:

• Will be present in court to report status on all clients
• Administer various testing and evaluation protocols to potential clients and explains the nature of the program and the necessary rules.
• Treats client using individual, group and/or family counseling and education and service linkage as specified on treatment plan.
• Completes admission and discharge CRF’s for assigned caseload
• Educates and counsels clients about plans of care, health promotion and disease prevention.
• Refers clients to appropriate clinical and/or medical staff as needed within the agency and in the community in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performs therapeutic interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the client.
• Responsible for completing assessments on all clients who display a need for a higher level of care
• Responsible for case managing said clients while they receive treatment services
• Evaluates assigned clients and formulates treatment plan goals in consultation with the Drug Court Diversion Program Manager or designee and Recovery Coaches
• Produces court reports for assigned caseloads

Qualifications:

• REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Social Work or related field
• REQUIRED: Two years of experience in related field
• REQUIRED : Reliable vehicle for use
• PREFERRED : CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
• PREFERRED : CCDP (Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional)
• PREFERRED : Master's degree in behavioral sciences, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Social Work or related field

Salary:

• Starting at $21/hour
• Commensurate with experience, education and certification

Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday from either 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• One late day from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., or 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The compensation package for this position includes:

• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee costs
• 34 paid days off annually
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• A retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%!
• Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• No weekends!
• Opportunity for advancement