Substance Use Specialist BHOP $2500 retention bonus

Substance Use Specialist BHOP $2500 retention bonus Department: TPC-BHOP Team Z2 Site. Operating Unit The Providence Center Location: Providence, RI Job ID: 20711 Job Status: Full Time Shift: Days Schedule: Other This position is eligible for $2,500 retention bonus and bilingual stipend. Job Summary The Providence Center Substance Use Specialist BHOP Team Z2 will coordinate services for clients to minimize stressors and to facilitate substance abuse and mental health treatment. Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate a variety of services. Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of therapeutic services, to include working with substance abusers, as it relates to case management. Present verbally a synopsis of actual cases as required. Accompany clients to appointments with agencies, clinics, doctors, etc. Initiate vocational/job development activities with clients. Monitor client status during the spend-down process, complete necessary DHS applications. Provide individual mental health and/or substance abuse counseling/therapy. Perform in a calm and professional manner during crisis or emergency situations. Complete substance abuse assessments on all consumers. Identify substance abuse treatment interventions with staff and clients. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with TPC policy and legal requirements. Develop and implement a plan of care with ongoing client input. Apply knowledge of Psychiatric Diagnosis (DMS IV). Apply knowledge of substance abuse and primary methodologies of substance abuse treatment. Assess clinical emergencies, including suicide and danger to others. Develop and present, verbally and in writing, a clear clinical formulation based on behavioral data and relevant theory while incorporating psychosocial and family issues. Provide specialty substance abuse services to clients and serve as a resource to staff regarding issues relative to substance abuse treatment. Make assessments and provide appropriate crisis interventions and risk management. Teach consumers adult daily living skills. Assist clients with benefits acquisition (social security supplemental insurance (SSI), food stamps, advocates office, medical doctor). Complete required interagency and other necessary paperwork. Negotiate on behalf of the clients as needed, with landlords, courts, families, the treatment team, and clients themselves. Transport clients in own vehicle to planned activities and appointments. Complete recordkeeping in accordance with Health Information Services (HIS) and other TPC requirements within required time frames and abide by TPC confidentiality policy. Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, community agencies and the public. Attend trainings, case presentations and conferences. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Services OR Associate's degree and/or LCDP required. Two years of experience in substance abuse therapy, as well as experience dealing with the dually diagnosed. Must have awareness of the general trends in confronting the problems of substance abuse. This position may require driving; Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection sticker and insured auto. Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis. EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values. #J-18808-Ljbffr Care New England Health System