JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for pretreatment screenings, intake evaluations under the close supervision of Medical Director and working directly with the MAAT Clinic Coordinator. Assist MAAT Clinic Coordinator with administration and management of the MAAT Clinic.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential functions):
1. Perform Clinical duties:
a. Conduct pre-treatment telephone screenings to assess patient’s appropriateness for buprenorphine treatment
b. Conduct chemical dependency evaluation and intake appointments utilizing alcohol and drug abuse assessment tools
c. Assist with communicating with Chemical Dependency and/or mental health counselors in conjunction with MAAT Clinic Coordinator
d. Assist with facilitating CD and Mental Health referrals for treatment utilizing community resources with MAAT Clinic Coordinator
e. Assist with overseeing treatment compliance along with MAAT Clinic Coordinator
f. Assist with updating and maintaining the protocol for the program under the direction of the medical director along with MAAT coordinator.
g. Participate in monthly MAAT meetings and assist MAAT coordinator and medical director in preparing for the meeting
h. Assist with managing provider schedules and monitoring patient census to ensure compliance with treatment standards.
i. Assist in working with staff including care management teams to ensure patient access to appropriate services.
2. Assist with program planning and activities in accordance with funding requirements and policies and procedures of Jordan Health Center.
3. Assist with providing direct client intervention/counseling as necessary to MAAT clinic patients.
4. Assist with planning and presenting in service or professional development training to MAAT Clinic staff.
5. Maintain client confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential, according to AJHC compliance policies and HIPPA policies.
6. Effectively uses technology and office resource tools to accomplish the job. Specifically must have experience with Excel, Microsoft word and electronic medical systems.
7. Other duties as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance abuse Counselor (CASAC), minimum 1 year experience in alcoholism and substance abuse, Bachelors degree preferred.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: CASAC certification up to date including professional continuing education.
SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Fluency in Spanish Preferred, Experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel is required.
