Addiction Mental Health Assessor jobs in Tennessee

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social or Behavioral Science is a must.
• Professional licensure required. If not already licensed, the candidate should be eligible to apply for ALC, LPC, LMSW, LICSW, or LMFT licensure within 90 days of hire.
• Two years of hands-on experience in addictions treatment preferred
• Previous training and/or experience demonstrating competency with a special population (e.g., Adult or Adolescent).
• CPR certification is required within the first 90 days of employment. 
• Ability to function both emotionally and physically under stressful conditions.
• Strong record-keeping and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment.
2. Evaluate and integrate assessment findings into a clinical summary.
3. Develop treatment plans with specific goals, objectives, and corresponding interventions based on clinical summaries.
4. Clearly and legibly document the patient's clinical course of treatment in progress notes.
5. Manage and coordinate the patient's progress on treatment objectives, keeping all relevant parties informed.
6. Formulate and document a comprehensive discharge summary.
7. Integrate knowledge of 12-Step Programs and Principles into the therapeutic process and treatment plans.
8. Effectively manage caseload, documentation requirements, and treatment delivery responsibilities.
9. Conduct individual counseling sessions for addictive disorders.
10. Conduct group therapy sessions tailored to addiction treatment.
11. Facilitate specialty groups relevant to addiction treatment.
12. Perform conjoint family counseling, considering the dynamics of codependency and the effects of addiction on families.
13. Deliver basic education lectures and presentations on addiction treatment.
14. Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, ensuring coherence, articulation, and responsiveness to patients' needs.
15. Provide supervision, if assigned, and document according to policy and procedure.
16. Collaborate effectively with co-workers, managers, clients, and prospective clients.
17. Work in a constant state of alertness to ensure job performance in a safe manner.

Join us in our commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with addiction. If you are ready for a fulfilling and challenging role, apply now and be part of our dedicated team!