Certified Recovery Support Specialist

DTPM Inc•Centre, AL

134d•Onsite

About The Position

The CRSS I will provide mental health treatment services, including substance abuse treatment, to adults and their families, consistent with the training, experience, and scope of practice established by their respective discipline and Alabama law. If assigned to a residential campus, may also provide transportation of clients and participate in a rotation of 24-hour awake staff.

Requirements

Must meet the qualification of a Certified Recovery Support Specialist by the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Alabama Medicaid, to include: A high school diploma or equivalent, and At least two (2) years of continuous sobriety, and Concurrent participation in clinical supervision by a licensed or certified QSAP I; OR Certified by the Alabama Department of Mental Health as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist, and Concurrent participation in clinical supervision by a licensed or certified QSAP I.
If a recovering person, must have a minimum of two (2) years continuous sobriety.
Must achieve and maintain certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid by an approved certifying agency.
Must have an unrestricted, unexpired State of Alabama driver’s license and be insurable to drive program vehicles if position could or does require transportation of clients.
High level of integrity, dependability, and honesty.
Ability to express ideas and directives clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

Provide peer counseling, psychoeducational services, basic living skills, and crisis intervention, utilizing techniques and theories especially suited for individuals in the treatment population consistent with the services as delineated in the most recent version of the Alabama Department of Mental Health Substance Abuse Services Billing Manual as published and maintained by ADMH, as well as the services as delineated in the most recent version of the Alabama Medicaid Provider Billing Manual as published and maintained by Alabama Medicaid.
Consult with supervisory and clinical staff regarding appropriate mode of treatment and interventions with clients.
Maintain cooperative relationships with treatment community, probation department, and other necessary and authorized agencies, including participating on treatment teams with treatment courts and family reunification plans.
Assist in the provision of treatment services that meet center operational and service level requirements.
Provide, at the direction and certification of the MAS Nurse, medication assistance to clients within the program in compliance with the Nurse Delegation Program (NDP).
Participate in training and staff meeting opportunities as required to expand and enhance therapeutic and administrative skills.
Ensure the content of the client file in full compliance with Family Life Center, Inc. Policies and Procedures, Alabama Department of Mental Health- Substance Abuse Division, Alabama Medicaid, and contracting agency standards and regulations regarding client file data entry, quality of file content, timeliness of entries, timeliness of file updates and archiving, and timely, accurate, and pertinent documentation and corresponding billing records.
Assist with general clerical duties.
Provide transportation of clients to and from work, school, appointments, and meetings at the direction of the Facility Director, if assigned to a residential campus.
Assist in ensuring the safety and security of client’s health, welfare and safety and operation of facility at all times, if assigned to a residential campus, including provision of on-duty, awake staff as assigned.
Assist with special projects and assignments per the Executive Director.