Independent Practitioner

The Independent Practitioner functions primarily to provide screening evaluation diagnostic assessments and develop with the client a treatment goal and person-centered plans for treatment after-care and referral services to adults/children in need of outpatient treatment. The employee will work closely with the physician other clinical staff and community agencies.

Essential Job Functions:

The Outpatient Unit provides screening assessment intake and intervention for individuals experiencing symptoms from mental health substance abuse or psychiatric disorders and who need outpatient treatment.

The position requires the ability to work independently without the need of clinical supervision in a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.

Communicate with referral agencies and review pre-screening information for potential patients.

Confer with co-workers clinical supervisor and physician to establish an appropriate placement within the continuum of care.

Upon clients admission to the Outpatient Unit the employee is responsible for obtaining and recording in a timely manner pertinent medical and social information for the medical record.

Admission assessments treatment goal plans target population substance abuse evaluation LOEs Target pop SARs consent forms release of information infectious disease screening form progress notes and index of attendance.

Facilitate psycho-education/psycho-therapy groups; provide structured activities and family education.

If part of the service delivery system includes the provision of Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) this position must be on site 50% of the time the service is being provided and must supervise any Qualified Professional or Associate Professional proving services in the SAIOP program.

If there is the provision of Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment (SACOT) this position must be on site 90% of the time the service is being provided and must supervise any Qualified Professional or Associate Professional providing services in the SACOT program

Arrange follow-up services such as therapy halfway house/housing placement referral to vocational rehab medical follow-up and case management.

Serve as a supportive role model to the patients and peers. Enforce program rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

An independent practitioner is an individual who possess at minimum a Masters Degree and holds an unrestricted license issued by the board regulating the profession in question in the following disciplines: LCAS CCS LCSW and LPC.

Associate level licensed individuals will be considered.

The satisfactory completion of alternatives to restrictive interventions or demonstrated competencies observed and documented during the hiring process.

CPR First Aid Certification and TB test are pre-employment requirements for employees who will provide Community Support services.

Blood-borne pathogens (BBP) Client Rights Confidentiality and HIPAA trainings must be obtained within 120 days of employment.

Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist or Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate certification required.

Valid NC Drivers License required.

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy compassionate partner providing exceptional disability behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2600-member team provides meaningful support to 40200 kids adults and families in 11000 home facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Our working environment supports employee and client health with a no tobacco use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices client facilities properties and agency vehicles.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce we can advance our just cause while building a healthy sustainable organization. Thats why we listen seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture Different Voices Embracing Potential Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

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