About the Role
Provides peer support services and functions as a case manager responsible for the effective case management of an appropriate caseload under the direct supervision of a Qualified Health Professional.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with residents.
- Assist in developing recovery and aftercare plans with residents.
- Help residents become aware of community social and support services.
- Model coping skills.
- Provide residents transportation to medical appointments.
- Engage residents in recreational activities, including walking, hiking, and sporting events.
- Work with residents to identify strengths for recovery efforts.
- Link residents to formal recovery supports.
- Provide travel training to residents regarding local transportation options.
- Actively participate in clinical supervision.
- Function as a supportive multi-disciplinary team member.
- Support resident retention initiatives.
- Facilitate didactic lectures on chemical dependency and related subjects.
- Facilitate and document group therapy sessions.
- Complete thorough admission procedures for residents.
- Complete accurate and thorough discharge summaries.
- Provide biweekly case management sessions for residents.
- Document monthly treatment plan reviews per compliance regulations, identifying treatment received and progress.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of case management responsibilities.
- Demonstrate familiarity with and sensitivity to military culture.
- Display professional image, appearance, and behavior aligned with SJATRC Mission, policies, and procedures.
- Assure compliance with all necessary regulations.
- Actively participate in meetings, committees, and quality assurance activities.
- Maintain continued professional education.
- Maintain NYS Licenses and/or credentials as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
- Conduct observational rounds of the facility throughout the shift.
- Provide conflict resolution support for and between residents.
- Provide support and counseling to residents outside of assigned caseload as needed.
- Respond to emergency situations in accordance with SJATRC policies and procedures.
- Communicate pertinent clinical information to other staff through documentation.
- Assess and monitor residents experiencing signs and symptoms of withdrawal using appropriate scales.
Requirements
- Experience working with diverse populations in a trauma-informed environment.
- Knowledge of outside community resources.
- Detail-oriented with professional communication and teamwork skills.
- Proficient in word processing/computer operations and telephone systems.
- Adhere to Sanctuary commitments.
- Commitment to Social Responsibility, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Open Communication, Democracy, Nonviolence, and Growth and Change.
- Ability to stand in working positions.
- Some lifting of light weights.
Skills
- Peer support
- Case management
- Therapeutic relationship building
- Recovery planning
- Community resource navigation
- Coping skills modeling
- Transportation provision
- Recreational activity engagement
- Strength identification
- Formal recovery support linkage
- Travel training
- Clinical supervision participation
- Teamwork
- Didactic lecture facilitation
- Group therapy facilitation
- Admission procedures
- Discharge summary completion
- Case management session provision
- Treatment plan documentation
- Documentation
- Military culture sensitivity
- Professional image and behavior
- Regulatory compliance
- Meeting participation
- Committee participation
- Quality assurance
- Professional education
- NYS Licenses and/or credentials maintenance
- Observational rounds
- Conflict resolution
- Counseling
- Emergency response
- Clinical information communication
- Withdrawal assessment
Location
- Saranac Lake, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- High School Diploma
- CRPA/CRPA-P Certification
Salary/Compensations
- $18.50/hour to $21.00/hour
About the Company
- St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers
