Co-Occurring Specialist - PACT (Butte, MT)

Aware Inc.•Butte, MT

7d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

AWARE is hiring a PACT Co-Occurring Specialist in Butte, Montana, to provide care to people experiencing mental health and addiction issues. The role supports clients’ personal growth and participation in their communities through counseling, assessment, treatment planning, crisis support, and coordination with clients’ families and other professionals. The position requires maintaining applicable professional licensure or certification and meeting program outcomes and billing and caseload goals. The position pays $60,000–$70,000 per year to start and is full-time. AWARE describes its workplace as supportive and inclusive and offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

Advanced degree (MS, MA, or PhD) in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
At least one year of direct work experience.
Current LCPC or LCSW license.
Maintain the professional license or certification required by applicable state and federal governing boards and other certification boards.
Demonstrate or earn four continuing education units in co-occurring therapy; dual licensure is not required, and AWARE can offer continuing education units.
Have or be willing to obtain a valid Montana driver’s license.
Have an acceptable driving record.
Pass acceptable criminal and protective services background checks.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Knowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes, including needs assessment, service quality standards, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Counsel clients in one-to-one sessions to help them address mental health and addiction issues.
Interview clients, review relevant records, and consult with other professionals to evaluate mental conditions.
Collaborate with supervisors, directors, staff physicians, and other professionals to plan and coordinate treatment based on clients’ needs and strengths.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress toward treatment goals.
Refer clients and, where applicable, family members to community resources, and follow up to assess whether services are effective.
Provide clinical assistance to other staff as needed.
Provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment services as applicable.
Spend time with clients and families as assigned or identified in treatment plans and help clients solve problems as they arise.
Participate in client treatment team meetings.
Report behavioral and emotional observations of clients or family members to the team and modify treatment plans as client status changes.
Use H.E.L.P., including therapeutic holds, when a resident is determined to be a danger to themselves or others, and provide basic first aid or CPR when needed.
Attend and participate in required training, in-services, staff meetings, and assigned corporate committees.
Conduct treatment team meetings with clients and caregivers to develop individualized treatment plans.
Use work time productively to meet the needs of individuals served and meet program outcomes and monthly fiscal goals, including billing and weekly caseload maintenance.
Develop crisis plans with clients and caregivers that cover potential crises and corresponding responses, including direct and telephone response 24/7.
Use AWARE’s Electronic Medical Records System and accurately record client data as assigned and trained.
Perform other duties as assigned.