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Hiram, Georgia, United States

Performs direct consumer care as outlined in the HR Policy/Procedure Manual.Conduct intake assessments on new consumer.Performs drug screens no less than 2x per month.Facilitate group counseling, group training, individual and family groups.Maintain assigned caseload.Perform case management duties such as responds to subpoenas, maintain contact with referral source and collateral contacts.

Marietta, Georgia, United States

Maintain confidentiality of records relating to youths' treatment.Encourage youths to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.Guide youths in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.Counsel youth, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.

Marietta, Georgia, United States

Proactively worked to leverage and address any weaknesses in the network to achieve the company’s goals.Responded to provider queries, monitors key processes, and reports information regularly to the Provider Relations Manager.

Marietta, Georgia, United States

Conducted a thorough assessment and evaluationDeveloped a comprehensive Person-Centered Plan geared toward children/family needs, i.e., parenting education, communication skills, behavior management training, etc.Documented findings and assessments during visits at home, school; collateral contacts made with family, teachers, tutors, counselors, social workers, etc.

Intake/AssessmentConduct clinical assessments, appropriately diagnose and place based on information gatheredDisplay a thorough understanding and use of the discharge/continuing care planning processIndividualized Treatment PlanningCreate, monitor, and revise treatment plans to address the needs of the client using specific, measurable treatment goals Individual CounselingUtilize proven individual counseling techniques to work with clients according to established treatment planGroup CounselingDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of Motivational Interviewing & Cognitive Behavioral TherapyImplement Motivational Recovery, Primary Recovery, and Relapse Prevention Counseling curricula utilizing MI/CBT skills and techniquesUtilize proven group counseling skills and techniques to work with different levels of clients in the MI/CBT modelCrisis Counseling/InterventionDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of crisis counselingAssess and provide appropriate counseling, intervention, or referral for the emergent clientDocumentationProvide clinical documentation in accordance with established standardsEffectively utilize EHR to manage client dataUnderstand and apply a working knowledge of various coding/billing/documentation requirementsCase ManagementManage cases and caseloads in a timely mannerRefer, link, and follow clients with outside referral sources based on identified needConsistently work and communicate with applicable referral sources to facilitate necessary care and services for clientsCommunity RelationsRepresent the organization in a professional manner through public speaking and networkingGenerate an understanding of the organization’s mission through community involvement

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / INDICATORS / DESCRIPTORS:Information Technologies and Management Information SystemsDemonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the principles of information technologies and management information systemsEnsure data entry and integrity in accordance with established protocolsSupport and maintain information technology and management information system processesDemonstrate a basic ability to troubleshoot associated hardware and software componentsData Collection, Analysis and ReportingDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of data collection, data entry, data analysis, and reportingSupport and maintain a system of data entry, collection, analysis and reportingQuality Assurance Coordination and AdministrationDemonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the principles of quality assuranceSupport and maintain a quality assurance planAssist in ensuring the organization operates in accordance with the established quality assurance planDevelop and implement measures of efficiency, effectiveness, accessibility and satisfaction in al clinical and support programsDevelop, implement and lead monthly Continuous Quality Improvement TeamMaintain knowledge of all privacy standards and requirementsAssess, develop and provide staff development training/in-service in all areas of clinical need based on review and audit of clinical recordStandards, Compliance, Licensure and AccreditationDemonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of all applicable standards, regulations, compliance, licensure and accreditation requirementsAssist in the development, implementation and maintenance of plans, policies and protocols to guide complianceAssist in ensuring the organization operates in accordance with established standards, plans, policies and protocolsProvide oversight on all privileging and clinical supervision files on all clinical staff to ensure compliance with all licensure and certif

Complete comprehensive assessment of clients’ substance abuse history and treatment requirements, and develops individualized treatment plans. Provide individual and group counseling and/or education programs in accordance with treatment plan. Document treatment and discharge plans and clients’ progress and response to treatment and maintains related records and files. Perform case management and contributes to client care monitoring.

Master’S Degree, Professional Counseling

Bachelors Of Science, Criminal Justice And Corrections