Clinical Assessor (4454)

Job Summary:

The Addictions Specialist/Intake Coordinator position is responsible for providing a wide array of culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive, direct clinical services provided in conjunction with other staff. Services provided by this position may include assessment, treatment planning, referrals and case management.Master’s degree is preferred, andpreference will be given to those holding a master’s degree.The Addictions Specialist/Intake Coordinator works with residents of Dane County needing to complete an assessment and follow up requirements to regain their driving privileges after being arrested for Operating While Impaired (OWI) related charges. Required assessments will be based on designated work hours. Addictions Specialist/Intake Coordinator duties encompass the completion of a 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, filing reports with the Department of Transportation, and coordination with case managers, treatment providers, and consumers, which may include phone calls, emails, and sending letters. The Addictions Specialist/Intake Coordinator reports directly to the assigned supervisor with overall program supervision provided by the Clinical Assessment Program Coordinator. Minimum annual service hours are not applicable.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Journey Mental Health Center upholds a strong commitment toPeople, Opportunities, Community, and Access (POCA) that guides our daily operations. We foster a caring community for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging. We prioritize delivering services that are centered around ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all. We are dedicated to demonstrating courage and initiative within our agency and community to actively dismantle structural oppression for all affected communities. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

A. Provision of Clinical Services (high responsibility, 90% effort)

1. 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.
2. Provides a range of clinical services in conjunction with program staff including outreach, assessment, treatment planning, referral, and case management in a context that is supportive of the consumer’s culture, values, and perspectives.
3. Completes accurate clinical records including intakes, assessments, treatment plans and updates, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other information in a timely manner.

B. Program and JMHC Participation (high responsibility, 10% effort)

1. Attends staff meetings, in-services and other program activities as requested.
2. Participates in JMHC committees, trainings and activities as directed and/or approved.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Education/Licensure

ESSENTIAL

• Bachelor’s degree in a related behavioral health field
• SAC-IT, SAC, CSAC or other psychotherapy license with SUD specialty.

PREFERRED

• Master’s degree in human services field with eligibility for licensure as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW and/or Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor licensure.

Experience

ESSENTIAL

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in related behavioral health field.
• Commitment to work toward improving cultural diversity and inclusion.
• Strong commitment to principles of recovery and to facilitating consumer participation in treatment/service planning and provision.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for treatment of mental health and co-occurring disorders.
• Experience in community-based mental health and substance abuse assessment, case management, treatment planning and crisis resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing).
• Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team with a positive and creative attitude.
• Ability to work independently and remain organized and efficient.
• Superior ethics and interpersonal boundaries as evidenced by past experience in community based work with related professional references.
• Possession of a valid driver's license, a favorable driving record, adequate insurance (per WI law) and access to a vehicle with willingness to use it for work (i.e. transporting consumers).

PREFERRED

• Bi-lingual, and/or bi-cultural (Spanish/Hmong/Cambodian).
• Fluent in American Sign Language.
• Experience with use of evidence-based practices in mental health, and substance abuse.
• Knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting, standing, light lifting, bending, and reaching; and the ability to use and operate standard office equipment, including computer, calculator, phone, printer, cell phone, facsimile, etc.

Working Conditions:

• May require evening hours depending on program and consumer’s needs.

Hiring Process:

• All potential candidates will need to successfully pass the Background Information Disclosure (BID) for entity employees and contractors.  Wisconsin’s Caregivers Law requires background, and criminal checks are required by the Department of Health Services and Wis. Stat. 50.065(6)(c) and Wis. Admin Code § DHS 12.05(4)

Journey Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.