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GULF COAST CENTER - JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: COPSD Specialist LCDC
Location: Office in Galveston, TX. Works
in Galveston County. Spends majority of time in the field.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Working Status: Full Time with Benefits
Summary:
The COPSD Specialist will provide
services to assist and support the client in developing skills to gain access
to services that provide medical, social, educational and other services
essential to meeting basic human needs and assist with coordination of
individuals with active psychiatric and substance use disorders who require
crisis resolution and/or specialized support in treatment due to
non-responsiveness with substance use or mental health services resulting from
symptomatic worsening and/or disruptive behavior. The COPSD Specialist will
work with both the Recovery and Mental Health programs to ensure that clients
are receiving integrated treatment and connecting to resources within the
community to promote stability and recovery.
Gulf Coast Center is committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms. Gulf Coast Center defines diversity broadly including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, abilities (mental/physical), gender, gender identity, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and age. Gulf Coast Center embraces trauma sensitive and informed practices, provides suicide safer care, and fosters a safe and compassionate environment that promotes racial and health equity.
Job Duties: (To be performed with or without accommodation
as based on ADA requirements)
The COPSD Specialist LCDCwill be responsible for
the following:
Essential Job Duties:
- Provide
initial Substance Use screening to determine priority population by conducting
an intake interview and appropriate assessment to gather required
information.
- Provides
weekly individual counseling to clients enrolled in the COPSD program,
identifying any progress, and providing any required documentation to the
appropriate referral source.
- Facilitates
individual counseling services for clients who have been assigned to their
caseload, documenting all direct services in CMBHS and/or Smartcare as
appropriate.
- Conducts
random drug screenings from clients to assess progress or regression in their
treatment experience to establish a baseline during treatment.
- Must
be able to work independently and organize work effectively using time
management tools.
- Coordinates
with Patient Services Specialist for completion of financial screenings.
- Coordinates
with Eligibility Advisor for completion of benefits screening & Medicaid
application where applicable
- Develops
person-centered treatment plans based on patient's needs and preferences.
- Presents
patient cases to prescribers.
- Makes
appropriate referrals to community and Center services.
- Works
collaboratively with the COPSD, Substance Use, and Mental Health staff in order
to identify needs within the community.
- Works
collaboratively with Substance Use residential programs to link individuals to
outpatient treatment as appropriate.
- Connects
the client to resources that are needed in order to promote stability and
identify resources that can assist the client in meeting basic human
needs.
- Works
as a liaison between the Recovery Program and Mental Health program, connecting
clients to community agencies and additional resources.
- Identifies
barriers to service and takes measures to appropriately overcome them.
- Maintains
communication with other service providers, coordinates recovery plan revisions
as necessary.
- Monitors
client progress in relation to treatment plan
- Maintains
contact with client; communicates client's progress with other team members;
documents progress toward treatment plan; communicates with client and other
resulting in amelioration of crisis.
- Utilizes
clinically sound judgment in developing relationships with client and service
providers.
- Decision
making reflects knowledge of current trends in mental health and substance use
services.
- All
documentation is accurate, complete, and clear as required by the Center and/or
State's procedures; progress notes are completed within specified time frames.
Documentation will be in either Smart care and/or CMBHS
- Participates
in staffing sessions with both Recovery Program and Mental Health as a member
of the clinical team.
- Attend
all mandatory Center trainings in accordance with Center policy.
- Will
be responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of the agency
compliance policy and will require communication with various departments to
foster, develop and continue our community partnerships as it relates to the
position.
- Treat
all individuals with the utmost courtesy, decency, and respect.
- Provide
responsive, and efficient services.
- Interact
with staff, consumers, local entities, and advocacy groups to provide a service
that meets local needs.
- Provide
highest level of Customer Service for both internal and external customers.
- Required
to report personnel leave; flex time and emergency leave to assigned
supervisor.
- Strict
adherence to the professional, ethical, and legal requirements set forth in
GCC's Business Code of Conduct as well as the Corporate Compliance Plan.
- Consistent
adherence to the Center's Dress Code.
- Consistent
adherence to Center safety guidelines and expectations.
- May
be required to travel within Brazoria and Galveston Counties.
- Out
of region travel may be required to attend trainings.
- Must
maintain a clear driving record and driver's license in accordance with our
Driver Policy.
- Requires
current Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation and must maintain
current auto liability insurance.
Supervision:
- Receives direct supervision from Program Manager Recovery & OSAR
Required Licensure/Certifications:
- LCDC License
required OR
- LCDC-I CI that has passed the test and/or completed 2,000 hours.
Required Experience:
- Experience in
substance use setting.
Preferred Experience:
- Direct care experience preferred.
- Experience working with youth.
Abilities/Traits:
- Demonstrate
competence in crisis prevention and management and knowledge of substance use
and treatment procedures.
- Ability
to tailor COPSD services with Stages of Change applications.
- Knowledge
of DSM-V diagnostic criteria for major psychiatric and substance use disorders
and the relationship between them.
- Basic
knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to individuals with co-occurring
disorders.
- Basic
knowledge of mental illness and addiction.
- Basic
understanding of motivational interviewing techniques.
- Preferred
but not required: Knowledge of CMBHS; and experience documenting in an
electronic health record.
- Must
be able to be non-judgmental of clients, develop productive relationships with
the diverse client population, and have good interpersonal communication and
teaching skills with the diverse client population.
- Ability
to express self clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
- Requires
ability to work within a team approach.
- Requires
proficiency with computer skills, programs, and email.
Working Conditions:
- Work
will be performed in the Office, Field and/or Remote setting(s).
- May
require varied work hours depending on need of clients.
- Out
of region travel may be required to attend trainings.
- May
require travel to various locations within Brazoria and Galveston Counties.
- Requires
current Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation safe and current with
all state requirements, and liability insurance.
Special Projects:
- Assist
supervisor when requested to complete special projects and complete all
assignments within a time frame negotiated with the supervisor. Completion
of other duties as assigned by supervisor as it relates to the program and
position.
Job Related Physical/Mental Requirements &
Environmental Conditions:
Physical:
- Ability
to transport, adjust and/or move items up to 55 lbs.
- Ability
to ascend/descend stairs.
- Ability
to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
- Ability
to handle objects.
- Ability
to operate office equipment.
- Ability
to move around within an office setting and/or other locations as needed; may
include ability to bend/twist, kneel/stoop and/or reach for items.
- Ability
to push/pull, crawl/squat as it relates to PMAB requirements; may be required
to perform PMAB restraints as it relates to program requirements.
- Ability
to detect and write effectively.
- Ability
to hear (with or without aid).
- Ability
to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and observe objects within
work setting.
Mental:
- Ability
to accept constructive criticism.
- Ability
to maintain regular attendance.
- Ability
to understand, communicate and comprehend accurate information with others
in English.
- Ability
to reason and analyze effectively.
- Ability
to solve practical problems as it relates to position.
- Required
to pass and maintain all Center mandated trainings.
Work Site/Environmental Conditions:
- Ability
to work alone.
- Ability
to work closely with others.
- Ability
to work closely with clients and/or family members with poor hygiene. Ability
to work long and/or irregular hours.
- May
be subjected to hostile environment.
- May
be subjected to high crime environment.
- Potential
exposure to tobacco products.
- May
be subjected to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
- Subject
to standard noise levels within working environment.
- Travel
by motor vehicle, van, bus or plane may be required.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform these functions
with or without reasonable accommodation based on ADA requirements.