• Conduct screening interviews to determine the need for a drug and alcohol assessment and for emergent care services in the specific areas of detoxification and psychiatric care; make referrals to appropriate service providers, as needed, based on the outcome of the screening
• Conduct confidential, quality assessments that are gender-responsive and trauma-informed, utilizing ASAM criteria to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and internal and external CCWV treatment team members to help support clients in their treatment and
• Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, peer support specialists, mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their
• Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as
• Collect and review referral information upon assignment of clients from the referral source and consult with others as needed to coordinate services and schedule client interviews.
• Coordinate with the Intake Coordinator as needed to contact clients to confirm appointment dates, times, and assessment
• Collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining diagnosis and need for treatment.
• Based on assessments, make referrals to the most appropriate programs and agencies in an effort to help clients access the right level of care to meet their treatment needs best.
• Assist clients with scheduling an admission or first appointment date at the program or facility where referred.
• Monitor client access to and involvement with treatment and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process.
• Model and support health and wellness activities and healthy coping skills for
• If the client is admitted to one of CCWV's programs, coordinate the admission and intake with appropriate CCWV staff to ensure a timely and smooth transition into treatment; if the client is referred to a program of another agency, forward all required documentation that
• If the client does not keep the assessment appointment, follow up by phone, mail, or email and offer to reschedule the
• Work collaboratively with client's funding sources to obtain initial authorizations for reimbursement for intervention and recovery support
• Work cooperatively with the legal system to ensure coordination of services, including court appearances when
• Complete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, and information for invoicing; enter the information required into CCWV's electronic health records (EHR)
• Consult with supervisor, program medical director, and CCWV's psychiatrists as
• Maintain working knowledge of other drug and alcohol treatment agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with
• Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of CCWV's policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, grant requirements, WV State licensing standards, OHFLAC monitoring requirements, and managed care regulations.
• Participate in all assigned meetings, staff development, and training, as
• Provide assistance to the treatment team with group therapy and psycho-education groups, as necessary.

Experience

• LCSW, LSW, LICSW, LGSW, or LPC preferred
• • Combination of comparable skills, experience, and education • Experience in a patient-centered treatment environment • Understanding and supportive of a trauma-informed system of care • Experience with trauma-informed services, cognitive-behavioral therapies including DBT, and motivational therapies including the use of incentives preferred • Personal recovery experience is not required; however, knowledge of recovery support systems and 12-Step programs preferred

Education

• Masters or better in Social Work or related field