LCDC OSAR

COLLIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION CENTER • McKinney, TX

5d • $23

About The Position

Provides Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and Referral (OSAR) services to individuals 13 years old and up with substance use disorders in Collin County. OSAR will engage and collaborate with community resources to obtain referrals and provide substance use services throughout the community. Screenings and Assessments will be completed to determine clinical eligibility and level of care recommendations. OSAR will work closely with Utilization Management to monitor the capacity for all levels of treatment along with managing the HHSC waitlist. OSAR will provide referrals to individuals in Collin County that need substance use services. Travel into the community to complete Screenings/Assessments is required. Education, Training and Experience (including licensure and certification) Minimum: Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with substance abuse coursework. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in substance use, psychology, social work, or counseling related field. Required: Current independent licensure in the State of Texas as an LCDC. Two years’ experience working in the field of substance use disorder treatment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Knowledge of the current version of the DSM diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder; Experience providing screenings, assessments, crisis intervention services, case management, motivational interviewing, and referrals to treatment and other support services to adults and adolescents with substance use disorders; Knowledge of the social services system and the ability to coordinate and connect individuals with appropriate services; Ability to respond to individuals in crisis or stressful situations with compassion, patience, empathy, and understanding; Ability to follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision; Ability to think clearly and logically in order to deal with potentially dangerous and/or emotional situations. Ability to complete detailed, yet concise progress notes on all services provided; Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to articulate clearly and professionally to others; Pays close attention to detail, manages time efficiently, is neat and organized, and proficient with computers and other office equipment; Enjoys working in a team environment and gets along well with co-workers, other agency providers, and individuals; Must fully understand and work through a trauma informed, person centered approach to service delivery; Knowledge/experience with dual diagnosis individuals (MH and SUD) preferred; Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with substance abuse coursework.
• Current independent licensure in the State of Texas as an LCDC.
• Two years’ experience working in the field of substance use disorder treatment.
• Knowledge of the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
• Knowledge of the current version of the DSM diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder
• Experience providing screenings, assessments, crisis intervention services, case management, motivational interviewing, and referrals to treatment and other support services to adults and adolescents with substance use disorders
• Knowledge of the social services system and the ability to coordinate and connect individuals with appropriate services
• Ability to respond to individuals in crisis or stressful situations with compassion, patience, empathy, and understanding
• Ability to follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision
• Ability to think clearly and logically in order to deal with potentially dangerous and/or emotional situations.
• Ability to complete detailed, yet concise progress notes on all services provided
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to articulate clearly and professionally to others
• Pays close attention to detail, manages time efficiently, is neat and organized, and proficient with computers and other office equipment
• Enjoys working in a team environment and gets along well with co-workers, other agency providers, and individuals
• Must fully understand and work through a trauma informed, person centered approach to service delivery

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in substance use, psychology, social work, or counseling related field.
• Knowledge/experience with dual diagnosis individuals (MH and SUD) preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and Referral (OSAR) services to individuals 13 years old and up with substance use disorders in Collin County.
• OSAR will engage and collaborate with community resources to obtain referrals and provide substance use services throughout the community.
• Screenings and Assessments will be completed to determine clinical eligibility and level of care recommendations.
• OSAR will work closely with Utilization Management to monitor the capacity for all levels of treatment along with managing the HHSC waitlist.
• OSAR will provide referrals to individuals in Collin County that need substance use services.
• Travel into the community to complete Screenings/Assessments is required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree