Clinician

The Women & Childrens Service Coordinator is responsible for coordinating assessing and scheduling all admissions for the program. They are the primary contact for all referrals to theprogram and will be the primary point of contact for other providers referral sources andpotential clients. The Service Coordinator will promote engagement and retention in treatmentand facilitate an effective discharge plan whereby the individual successfully connects to the next level of care. The Service Coordinator will work with a multidisciplinary treatment team tohelp individuals engaged in the Women & Childrens Program to achieve their recovery andparenting goals. This position requires flexibility with location schedule and may includeevening or weekend hours.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Complete pre-screening assessment with women referred to the program. Presentreferrals to the program team and collaborate with Department of Children and Familiesand Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to ensure eligibility.
2. Schedule incoming individuals for admission collaborating with Medication- AssistedTreatment Programs to ensure medications are available to client at intake any otherproviders involved in clients care and connecting clients with transportation to theprogram.
3. Work with the treatment team to ensure all case management needs identified for clientare obtained for the client and her child(ren). Responsible for obtaining resourcesconnection to other programs and other needs are met.
4. Facilitate group therapy sessions utilizing evidenced based and research drivencurriculum and interventions on topics related to substance use disorders obtaining basicneeds budgeting job searching obtaining education goals discharge planning and
parenting.

5. Meet with each individual engaged in the program during intake and throughout treatment to develop an appropriate discharge plan. Assist individuals to follow throughwith referrals to other programs for themselves and their child(ren) including but notlimited to medical appointments behavioral health appointments housing job searchingetc.
6. Participate in and advocate for our individuals in family meetings facilitated by TheDepartment of Children and Families and other case conferences that involve clientsother resources and programs.
7. Develop effective networking relationships with outside contractors referral sources andcommunity agencies. Engage in ongoing marketing of programs and represent the agencyat community events and meetings as assigned by Management.
8. Provide written documentation on clients status to clients referral sources Departmentof Corrections Court Support Services Department of Children & Families EmployersHousing programs etc.
9. Assist with the day-to-day residential component of the program. May includesupervising smoke breaks supervised drug screening supervision of Self- Administrationof Medication transportation and supporting clients in completing their activities of dailyliving (ADLs) for themselves and their child.
10. Participate in supervision team meetings rounds agency committees and work groups asassigned by management. May be required to participate in trainings (both on site and offsite) as determined by the Director of Residential Services and/or Vice President of AdultServices.
11. Provide coverage for coworkers during time off and to help ensure required residentialstaffing levels are always met.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
A masters degree in Social Work along with a Connecticut State license from the Department of Public Health (LMSW or LCSW). A Connecticut license as a Professional Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist (LPC-A LMFT-A) with experience in working with clients diagnosed with substance use disorders will be considered. L.A.D.C is not required but welcomed in addition to primary licensure.
Training preferred on the following topics; Treatment Criteria for Addictive Substance-Relatedand Co-Occurring Conditions (ASAM) Co-occurring disorders including prevalencesigns/symptoms assessment treatment and the impact of ones own attitudes/beliefs on the delivery of services and the use of naloxone in response to an opioid overdose. Valid drivers license with clean driving record is required and CPR and first-aid certificationmust be obtained upon hire if not already held and must be maintained.