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All other duties as assigned.\nEssential Job Functions:\nConduct Needs Assessments\nDevelop Service Plans in collaboration with the consumer and family\nConduct monthly Service Plan Reviews\nDocument all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, JointCommission standards, and agency policies and procedures\nConduct individual case management sessions, as needed\nPerform activities on behalf of the consumer and family, including attendance atexternal appointments (e.g., court appearances, etc.), as needed\nProvide the consumer and family with referrals and linkage to community-based services, as needed\nPrepare monthly Progress Reports, as required, for assigned consumers for courts,probation officers, caseworkers, etc.\nCoordinate consumer and family care with the treatment team and involved externalproviders\nResponsible for the development of the discharge plan in coordination with othertreatment team members\nArrange transportation for consumers, as needed\nAssure implementation of and adherence to the behavioral management system,including providing behavioral consequences, motivational incentives, and learningexperiences for the consumer\nParticipate in Case Conference\nProvides transportation for consumers as needed.\nParticipate in meetings and attend trainings as required and requested\nUnderstands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality\nParticipate in performance improvement activities\nEmbrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals ofWestCare Foundation.\nPerform any other duties as assigned.\nEmbrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.\nPerform any other duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nEssential Qualifications:\nCertifications/Licensures:\nCertification as a Certified Case Manager (CBHCM or CWCM) in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently certified.\nEducation:\nGraduation from an accredited masters program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required \nExperience and Competencies: \nA minimum two (2) years of related experience providing case management and/or care\ncoordination services preferred.\nBilingual preferred.\nValid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain Westcare’s vehicle insurance is\nrequired\nMust have familiarity of Broward County\nMust have availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.\nMaintains confidential files and records.\nThe ability to determine eligibility of a consumer’s admission\nThe ability to use DSM IV/5 diagnostic criteria to provide substance use, mental health, and behavioral diagnoses\nThe ability to identify and evaluate an individual’s strengths, barriers, problems, and needs for the development of a Wellness and Recovery Plan\nThe ability to evaluate the impact of substance use and mental health problems on the consumer’s functioning in major life areas\nKnowledge of the inter-relationship among substance use, mental health, and primary care disorders.\nThe ability to conceptualize cases within a developmental framework for the purpose of treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, and discharge planning\nKnowledge in the understanding of Motivational Interviewing; Motivational Enhancement Therapy; Comprehensive, Continuous Integrated System of Care (CCISC); and Trauma-Informed Care\nDemonstrate proficiency is the administration and interpretation of the below listed assessments, as needed:SMQ10\nPCL-5\nASAM\nConfidence Questionnaire\nChild/Adult Behavioral Checklist\nOverdose screening\nSissar/Cfars/Mental health outcome\nGPRA \nLocus \n\nThe ability to provide Wellness and Recovery Planning through the identification and prioritization of problems needing resolution; the development of goals and objectives for the consumer which are expressed in behavioral and measurable terms; and the ability to negotiate goals and objectives with the consumer and the family\nThe ability to counsel individuals and families in the achievement of objectives through the exploration of a problem and its ramifications; the examination of attitudes and feelings; the consideration of alternative solutions; and decision making\nThe ability to coordinate and integrate multiple services, as well as interface and communicate with internal and external providers\nAbility to use trauma informed care principles including ensuring consumer safety, preventing/avoiding re-traumatization, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowerment\nAbility to identify and describe key signs, symptoms, impact and manifestations of trauma\nAware of the differences between trauma informed and trauma-specific services\nUnderstands the bidirectional relationships among substance use and mental disorders and trauma\nUnderstands the differences among various kinds of abuse and trauma, including: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; domestic violence; experiences of war for both combat veterans and survivors of war; natural disasters; and community violence\nThe ability to identify crises when they surface; mitigate or resolve the immediate problem; and de-escalate the situation, including the ability to develop Safety Plans, as needed\nThe ability to provide information to individuals and families concerning alcohol or other drug use, mental health problems, and the available services and resources\nThe ability to identify the needs of a consumer and family that cannot be met by the counselor or agency and to assist the consumer/family to utilize the support systems and community resources available\nThe ability to write assessments, Wellness and Recovery Plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other consumer related data as evidenced through the clinical records\nKnowledge and application of developmental theories\nKnowledge and application of developmental psychopathology\nUnderstanding of family dynamics, family roles, and family structure\nUnderstanding and application of federal, state, local and agency confidentiality rules and professional standards of conduct\nUnderstanding of professional ethics, consumer rights, and professional responsibilities\nUnderstanding of issues in prevention, intervention and treatment.\nUnderstands that different groups have different perceptions of health, wellness, behavioral health, and preventive health services\nDemonstrates respect for individual’s cultural and ethnic values when conducting assessments, developing Wellness and Recovery Plans, and providing services\nDemonstrates ability to work effectively with staff and populations\nKnowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values\nKnowledge of Incident Reporting\nKnowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality\nFamiliarity with WestCare services and programs\nDemonstrates a high degree of dependability.Maintains a good attendance record.\nObserves working hours\nShows flexibility and is responsive to requests from supervisor\nWorks independently with minimal supervision\nExhibits characteristics of good workmanship, and integrity on the job\nWork time is always productive\n\nDemonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agenciesIs courteous to consumers, staff, and all others.\nDemonstrates tact at the appropriate time.\nCooperates with others both within and outside WestCare.\nWorks well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision\nMaintains a positive attitude toward work\n\nEnsures and maintains a safe working environment.Work area is clean and orderly.\nVerbalizes, understands and adheres to agency safety procedures.\nDemonstrates appropriate use of Unusual Incident Reports, in accordance with the Center’s reporting procedures\n\nPresents a positive personal image\nDresses and maintains a professional demeanor\nCPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test. \nAbility utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite\nAbility utilize internal electronic health record software \nAbility to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character\nClearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.\nWorking Conditions:\nWork is primarily performed in an office or outpatient treatment setting.\nSome outdoor activities may be required.\nEssential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job\nThe employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:\nPhysical Demands:\nRequires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files). Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations through the use of approved physical de-escalation techniques.\nRequires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. \nRequires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication. \nRequires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employee’s essential job functions and to observe client behavior and activities in and out of the facility. \nThe normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. 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