Clinician-Residential

Fellowship House, Inc. • Birmingham, AL

1d

About The Position

Must be able to perform:
Continuous clinical assessment of clients' strengths, limitations, and needs based on ASAM dimensions, and timely recommendations regarding appropriate ASAM level of care
Work in a team oriented system, incorporation contributions of client, other employees and client's collaterals.
Utilize multiple streams of information to effectively and efficiently individualize treatment planning
Transportation of clients
Alcohol/drug testing of clients
Support with progressive medication management, in support of case managers and program assistants
Intake screenings, transition support, and groups/lectures for clients in any Fellowship House level of care.
Coordinate and maintain all documentation in client file for all clients on caseload (average 15-18 clients on caseload in medium intensity residential program)
Other tasks may be required for overall safety of clients and program
Work schedule consists of:
8 hour work day Monday-Friday; extended hours when needed to provide continue direct care services; Holiday coverage in rotation with other staff

Requirements

• Master's level degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field. Commitment to ongoing personal education, training, related certifications, and skill development in implementation of Fellowship House services.
• Knowledge of ASAM dimensions and levels of care; knowledge of Recover Oriented Systems of Care; knowledge of NIDA Principles of Effective Treatment; should continually increase knowledge/proficiency as part of ongoing professional development
• Knowledge of the bio-psychosocial effects of addiction/co-occurring disorder in the individual, family, and community; should continually increase as part of professional development
• Effective written and oral communication skills, regarding clinical activities within the program and outreach/community activities representing the program; ability to attend to and utilize multiple streams of information.
• Ability to work in a partnership/consultant relationship with clients, indidividually and in groups to effectively and efficiently develop, implement and measure fulfillment of individualized treatment plan
• Ability to work in a team oriented system, incorporating contributions of client, employees, and collaterals in treatment planning and continuous clinical assessment
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Continuous clinical assessment of clients' strengths, limitations, and needs based on ASAM dimensions, and timely recommendations regarding appropriate ASAM level of care
• Work in a team oriented system, incorporation contributions of client, other employees and client's collaterals.
• Utilize multiple streams of information to effectively and efficiently individualize treatment planning
• Transportation of clients
• Alcohol/drug testing of clients
• Support with progressive medication management, in support of case managers and program assistants
• Intake screenings, transition support, and groups/lectures for clients in any Fellowship House level of care.
• Coordinate and maintain all documentation in client file for all clients on caseload (average 15-18 clients on caseload in medium intensity residential program)
• Other tasks may be required for overall safety of clients and program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees