Counselor/Social Worker/Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Maintain ongoing participation in the daily operation of the program through the provision of various clinical and therapeutic activities for the provision of substance use disorder treatment services. Maintains clinical records in compliance with all regulatory bodies and SJRH/BHS policies and procedures. Provides assessment, case management, intervention, orientation, treatment planning, individual/group treatment services and discharge planning for patients and their families. Collaborates with internal staff and external community resources for client treatment purposes and relationship building. Participate in all necessary activities to ensure payment for treatment services by insurance/managed care companies including, but not limited to, Medicaid/Medicare. Prepare reports, maintain statistical data, and attends meetings, as assigned.

Must possess a minimum of one year of providing substance use disorder treatment service or two years experience as social worker or two years experience as a mental health counselor. DOC clearance for all jail-based positions. HS diploma or GED required.

Social workers are required to have a Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school. LCSW or LMSW preferred.

Mental Health Counselors are required to have a Master’s or Doctoral degree in mental health counseling from an accredited school. LMHC preferred.

CASAC and/or other QHP preferred, except in cases where it is required to meet regulatory QHP staffing requirement ratios.