SUMMARY:
In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of the Director of RCS, the Clinician Re-Entry counsels clients referred through Federal Probation regarding substance use problems and co-occurring disorders and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Conducts screening, intake, orientation and assessment of all Federal Probation clients to obtain information concerning substance use, mental health, medical history or other pertinent information.
- Learns and follows regulations and stipulations for the Federal Probation contract for specialized programs including adhering to timeliness of court reports and documentation.
- Follows all protocols of Federal Probation contract including but not limited to; meeting with the team regularly to discuss client care, seeking approval for changes in level of care prior to referral, making clinical recommendations and providing ideas to support client success in the specialized re-entry programs.
- Refers clients to supportive services to compliment treatment and counseling with prior approval from the Federal Probation specialized re-entry program team.
- Prepares and maintains quality clinical records for assigned caseload of Federal Probation clients.
- Issues accurate and timely reports as requested by Federal Probation, ensuring applicable consent forms are present in charts and client confidentiality is maintained to federal and state standards.
- Ability to follow procedure in collecting and sending toxicology samples and utilizing the proper laboratory forms for same gender clients. Uses the specific lab for Federal Probation.
- Implements therapeutic treatment using approved methods of planning, case management and crisis intervention to assist clients in overcoming substance use and mental health disorders as well as other life issues.
- Utilizes evidence-based theories and techniques to effectively counsel individuals, groups and families.
- Integrates discharge planning throughout the treatment process including the beginning, middle and termination phases of treatment.
- Manages time appropriately to ensure that group and individual sessions occur at appointed times and that all documentation deadlines are met including but not limited to, treatment plans, SOAP notes, court reports, billing, discharges and intakes.
- Learns and follows regulations and stipulations for the Enhanced Care Clinic contract.
- Consults with medical doctors or other specialists concerning recovery plan and amends plan as directed and in collaboration with client served.
- Provides information and education to individuals, groups and families concerning co-occurring issues.
- Refers clients to supportive services to compliment treatment and counseling.
- Prepares and maintains quality clinical records for assigned caseload.
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- Issues accurate and timely reports as requested ensuring applicable consent forms are present in the client charts and client confidentiality is maintained to federal and state standards.
- Ability to follow procedure in collecting and sending toxicology samples and utilizing the proper laboratory forms for same gender clients.
- Meets regularly with supervisor for supervision as outlined in the personnel policy.
- Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
