Job: Adolescent Substance Abuse Program Clinician/Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, this position is responsible for the development, coordination, management and delivery of direct substance abuse education and counseling to assigned individuals and groups participating in Native American Connections programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Outreach to develop and grow the program
• Provide substance abuse education and counseling to individuals/groups and families in the areas outlined in the program description and structure of curriculum content.
• Provides intake, assessment and referral services.
• Document / monitor the documentation of all services provided through client records and data (i.e., demographic data, treatment plans, psychosocial history, progress notes, discharge planning, etc.).
• Oversees and assists each assigned client with individualized service planning and reviews.
• Provide culturally sensitive therapy modalities through existing services, outside referral services, or the development of new services.
• Assist in clinical discharge planning and / or referring clients to / or providing alternative services.
• Maintain productivity standards as stipulated.
• Provides reports / other utilization management documents
• Provide input into budget planning, monitor program revenues and expenses, and analyze variances.
• Supervise up to four interns, volunteers, and/or peer support individuals.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
• Master’s Degree in behavioral health field preferred.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral health field with 5 years experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENT:
• Licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a Substance Abuse Counselor, Professional Counselor, Marriage & Family therapist, Social Worker or other license as appropriate is strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience working with Families and Adolescents in Arizona’s System of Care for Children.
• Possess a background in the delivery of individual/group/family counseling services, with a chemical dependency population.
• Able to function in a teamwork environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current evidence-based practices for screening, assessment and treatment of substance use problems and dependency.
• Demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with a wide range of individuals, referrals and service providers.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s Patient Placement Criteria.
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral
• Experience in working with the Native American population preferred
• Possess and maintain a valid Arizona drivers license
• Possess and maintain a current Fingerprint Clearance Card
• MS Office skills