ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR – HUNTERTON

Preferred Behavioral Health Group is one of the largest non-profit agencies in Monmouth and Ocean Counties that provides behavioral health treatment and services encompassing mental health, substance use and addiction programs. Serving the local community for 40 years, Preferred Behavioral Health Group has evolved to meet the needs of children, teens, adults, families, and corporations; with a multitude of programs supporting individuals from 4 years old to 104 years old.

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP

PROGRAM – CPSAI

POSITION – ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR

We are currently seeking an Assessment Counselor to work in our CPSAI Program located in Hunterdon County, Flemington, NJ. This is a full time position with a generous benefits package.

Qualifications: Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field or Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field and experience working with the addicted population or NJ State License/Certificate in Substance Abuse (LCADC/CADC) and Valid driver’s license

minimum of a CADC or bachelors degree.

Specific Responsibilities/Functions/Competencies:

• Thoroughly completes all assigned tasks within prescribed time frames and demonstrates reliability with consistent follow up;
• Maintains current, respective credentials and/or licensure status;
• Written communication is legible, concise and adequate;
• Attends and participates in external training as relevant to improving job skills and/or maintaining CADC/LCADC status;
• Arrives at work punctually;
• Complies with work schedule as negotiated with supervisor;
• Demonstrates collegial attitude and cooperative behavior with co-workers within department/program;
• Participates in Clinical Rounds and Consortium meetings by sharing information, proposing ideas, and providing feedback to enhance service delivery;
• Seeks appropriate and timely consultation from supervisor, and takes initiative to report relevant issues to supervisor;
• Performs job responsibilities and duties with a minimum of Supervisory prompting;
• Effectively provides assessments and recommendations for DCP&P referred clients;
• Effectively utilizes ASAM PPC-II criteria and the LOCI-2R and refers clients to the most appropriate level of care;
• Plans and coordinates all substance abuse services and monitors compliance;
• Presents cases in a coherent manner that demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment and knowledge;
• Completes assessments utilizing the NJSAMS, DSM IV Criteria, ASAM PPC-II Criteria, LOCI-2R, drug screen results and collateral information;
• Completes assessments with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy, utilizing clinical knowledge as well as collateral information;
• Completes case closure forms;
• Keeps DCP&P informed of client status according to CPSAI guidelines and providing DCP&P with appropriate notifications that require their signature;
• Provides DCP&P with treatment recommendations (which include Diagnostic Impressions/Recommendation Page, Pre Placement and Narrative within 5 business days of assessment and obtains DCP&P signature;
• Takes responsibility as case manager for the completeness of the entire clinical record for all cases assigned;
• Completes all reports in a timely manner and obtains DCP&P signature on all necessary forms. Provides copies of these forms to DCP&P;
• Completes Progress Notes (including Initial Assessment Note) and all communication with client and case conferences with DCP&P;
• Completes Consortium Forms accurately and file in the charts when applicable ;
• If a client missed an appointment an Incomplete Assessment Notification is completed by CPSAI and signed by DCP&P;
• Submits monthly tracking form to Administrative Assistant within the first week of the month;
• Upon receiving referral, conducts assessment in the time indicated according to the level of priority;
• Outreach efforts are made to clients; phone calls, home visits, etc;
• Establishes and maintains strong ongoing relationships with area addiction treatment agencies;
• Monitors, collects and handles urine specimens using chain of custody procedure. Completes related documentation, and observes throughout the procedure;
• Practices universal precautions;
• Enters referrals into NJSAMS upon receipt and update accordingly to missed appointments;
• Update the Outcomes Page in NJSAMS as you monitor their progress upon entering treatment;
• Update NJSAMS if changes in level of care should occur;
• Discharge in NJSAMS;
• Ensure tracking reports match NJSAMS information.
• EOE

Additional Duties: Attends monthly clinical rounds; attends mandatory orientation and trainings; demonstrates ability to perform basic computer functions as required by job function; performs job responsibility with a minimum of supervision from Supervisor; follows policies and procedures outlined in Employee Handbook; attends at least two agency held quarterly meetings per year; demonstrates familiarity with organization and program specific policies; all other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program
• Retirement Plan
• Vision Insurance

Preferred Behavioral Health requires all qualified candidates to be fully vaccinated upon their first day of employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation due to disability or religious belief will be considered.