What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR - Monmouth County position at Preferred Behavioral Health Group?
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Job Title: CPSAI Assessment Counselor
Program: CPSAI
Location: Monmouth County
Position Type: Full Time
Job Description/Summary
The CPSAI Assessment Counselor is responsible for completing substance use assessments for DCP&P caregivers and coordinating appropriate referrals for treatment.
Responsibilities
Competencies
Proficiently communicates - written and verbal
Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders
Qualifications
Education Associates, Bachelors Degree or CADC
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team, one where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their contributions. We encourage and embrace staff development and growth. If you are ready for an exciting and rewarding career, please submit your resume today
Job Title: CPSAI Assessment Counselor
Program: CPSAI
Location: Monmouth County
Position Type: Full Time
Job Description/Summary
The CPSAI Assessment Counselor is responsible for completing substance use assessments for DCP&P caregivers and coordinating appropriate referrals for treatment.
Responsibilities
- 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;
- Keeps DCP&P informed of client status according to CPSAI guidelines and providing DCP&P with appropriate notifications that require their signature;
- Takes responsibility as case manager for the completeness of the entire clinical record for all cases assigned;
- Completes Consortium Forms accurately and file in the charts when applicable ;
- Submits monthly tracking form to Administrative Assistant within the first week of the month;
- Outreach efforts are made to clients; phone calls, home visits, etc;
Competencies
Proficiently communicates - written and verbal
Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders
Qualifications
Education Associates, Bachelors Degree or CADC
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
- Training opportunities
- Employee Referral Bonus program
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