PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Ensuring adherence to the required HIPAA and documentation requirements as identified by county, state and federal regulatory agencies.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect among all participants within the group setting.
- Maintain confidentiality of records regarding client's treatment in accordance to HIPAA standards.
- Facilitate engaging groups on varying topics such as relapse prevention, healthy coping skills, substance abuse, wellness, 12-step, psycho-education, relapse prevention, mental health, and process groups, among others.
- Documenting group notes in a timely manner. Actively assesses and assists with the detection and prevention of high risk situations.
- Support patients and primary care team / mental health providers in achieving patient care goals.
- Provides group counseling to patients struggling with substance abuse and mental health disorders and assists in overcoming substance abuse dependence and in helping in adjusting to overall life changes.
- Delivers and documents evidenced based treatment interventions for patients.
- Provides input to Clinical Director and Facility Administration regarding treatment response and progress reports of patients on a regular basis.
- Evaluate and report on patients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives and treatment goals.
- To assist individuals in developing personal lifestyles principled on recovery, health and wellness, increased self-esteem, and empowerment.
- Ensure clinical services are in compliance with county, state and federal regulatory agencies.
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in the substance abuse and / or mental health field.
- Flexibility in work hours and work arrangements.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Strong clinical skills with ability to exercise independent judgment, work autonomously, and exhibit a high degree of professionalism.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Comfortable working with a diverse patient population.
- Friendly and approachable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
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