Major Functions: Provides a full range of assessment, consultation and psychotherapeutic services for Mental Health, Substance Abuse and/or Co-Occurring Disorders, for identified clients including Seeking Safety, Relapse Prevention, Court ordered evaluations, Baker Act Assessments, Brief Behavioral Status Exams and Drug Court. Services are provided at the agency specific site.

Illustrative Duties and Performance Responsibilities:

Engages in direct staff hours of service for assigned clients at the rate of 115 hours per month. Conducts intake assessments/biopsychosocial evaluations for new and existing clients. Assessments are performed in accordance with the Centers standards, policies and procedures relative to frequency, documentation and timeliness The Intake Assessment is an integrated, longitudinal, strength-based document, reflecting a recovery oriented process, and utilizing both mental health and substance abuse diagnostic tools. The therapist is responsible for implementing this tool in accordance with the CCISC model and philosophy. Communicates a Welcoming Expectation to the client; demonstrates empathic listening and compassion, increases client sense of safety and establishes a hopeful connection, in the process of collecting supporting information in a trauma informed manner. Develops and maintains a written treatment plan for each client. Written treatment plans are developed with as much participation from the client as possible and reasonable. The treatment plan should contain be strength-based, with Recovery/Resiliency based treatment recommendations. Conducts individual, group and family counseling activities as required. All clinical activities are performed in accordance with the Centers standards, policies, and procedures. Prepares written documentation for each service conducted. Written documentation for each service conducted is performed in accordance with the Centers standards, policies and procedures. All regulatory and reimbursement forms are accurately completed and submitted within the required timeframes Service Activity Logs are correctly completed, with progress notes attached, on a daily basis. Treatment records accurately reflect the nature of the service activity provided, the timeliness of services, and the outcome. Conducts all activities in such a way as to safeguard the confidential status of client information. All on the job and off the job activities are performed in accordance with the Centers Confidentiality standards and requirements. Participates in required staff development / training activities. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of clinical area of practice. Participate in trainings on trauma informed care, assessing and treating victims of domestic violence, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and Seeking Safety Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.