Assessor SUD Program (SUD Treatment Facilitator) (78762)

Centurion Health•Baltimore, MD

9d•$29 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Centurion is seeking a Full-time Day Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Assessor to join their team at Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center (BCBIC) in Baltimore, Maryland. The SUD Assessor conducts initial and ongoing assessments of patients in substance use programs to determine their treatment needs. This role involves referring patients for addiction medical, substance use counseling, and re-entry services, and following up to ensure they receive the necessary resources. The Assessor also collaborates with the medical team, custody staff, and conducts rounds to identify individuals who may have been missed in initial screenings. Additionally, they refer patients for SUD counseling and related medical, mental health, and re-entry services.

Requirements

Peer Recovery Specialist or bachelor’s degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Sciences (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related field)
Comfort communicating with patients and communicating with healthcare providers
Experience working in corrections/ substance use program preferred
Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLS
Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients in substance use programs to determine substance use treatment needs.
Conduct initial screening assessments for those entering the facility.
Refer patients for addiction medical, substance use counseling, and re-entry services as needed.
Follow up with patients to ensure they are receiving desired resources.
Identify people missed on the initial screening through working with the medical team, custody staff, and making rounds on the housing tiers.
Refer patients for SUD counseling and for coincident medical, mental health, and re-entry services as needed.