Substance Abuse Therapist/Case Manager NL

University of Florida Health•Gainesville, FL

72d

About The Position

Manage all aspects of assigned caseload including initial and ongoing assessment of clinical needs, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, develop and implement patient and family engagement strategies, anticipate and prevent early withdrawal from treatment, foster good long-term recovery outcomes, coordinates discharge/follow up care. Initiate, facilitate and manage communication with referral source professionals and other collateral professionals involved in assigned cases, as delegated, including referring physicians, therapists, monitoring programs, attorneys, EAPs, judges and probation officers, etc. Perform effectively as an individual, group and family therapist under clinical supervision. Develop and provide therapeutic and educational activities utilizing individual, family and group modalities. Provide on-call coverage and holiday coverage on a rotating basis with other therapists. Assures patient's rights are protected including HIPPA and CFR 42 confidentiality. Writes and sends high quality and timely reports to collateral professionals as authorized by the patient. Develops and implements comprehensive discharge plans/continuity of care plans in concert with FRC treatment team and collateral professional. Documenting patient care in accordance with ASAM, hospital standards, and other accrediting standards. Work with a high degree of professionalism and independence. Participate productively in individual and group clinical supervision, demonstrating consistent professional growth.

Requirements

Masters or Ph.D. in a mental health related field required. A candidate without a Masters Degree may be considered, the candidate must obtain their Masters Degree within six (6) months of hire.
Minimum of one year of clinically supervised experience required, with preference in substance abuse disorders or co-occurring disorders.
Supervised clinical internship during graduate school qualifies towards the one year.
Computer skills required.
Recovery professional must have a minimum of three years of continuous sobriety immediately preceding and concurrent with hire date.
Florida license eligible in a mental health field (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, Clinical Psychology) is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in addictions and/or behavioral health co-occurring disorders is recommended.
Addiction certification is recommended.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of assigned caseload including initial and ongoing assessment of clinical needs
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Develop and implement patient and family engagement strategies
Anticipate and prevent early withdrawal from treatment
Foster good long-term recovery outcomes
Coordinates discharge/follow up care
Initiate, facilitate and manage communication with referral source professionals and other collateral professionals involved in assigned cases, as delegated, including referring physicians, therapists, monitoring programs, attorneys, EAPs, judges and probation officers, etc.
Perform effectively as an individual, group and family therapist under clinical supervision
Develop and provide therapeutic and educational activities utilizing individual, family and group modalities
Provide on-call coverage and holiday coverage on a rotating basis with other therapists
Assures patient's rights are protected including HIPPA and CFR 42 confidentiality
Writes and sends high quality and timely reports to collateral professionals as authorized by the patient
Develops and implements comprehensive discharge plans/continuity of care plans in concert with FRC treatment team and collateral professional
Documenting patient care in accordance with ASAM, hospital standards, and other accrediting standards
Work with a high degree of professionalism and independence
Participate productively in individual and group clinical supervision, demonstrating consistent professional growth