Description
Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.
Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health, developmental disability and permanent supported housing services in Dallas County serving over 50,000 children, teens and adults annually. For over 55 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services from mental health care, primary care, services for veterans and their loved ones, accessible pharmacies, homeless outreach, and supportive social services. Metrocare provides specialty mental health services to over 10,000 children and teens and has numerous programs for babies, children and adults with disabilities, including Early Childhood Intervention, Flourishing Families, Nurturing Parenting, Supported Employment and two specialty autism clinics in Dallas and DeSoto. In conjunction with clinical care, Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research is transforming the community mental health landscape of North Texas through workforce development focused on innovative partnerships and exceptional trauma-informed training.
The LCDC provides interventions to assist clients with substance abuse issues, specifically related to chemical dependency assessment, intensive outpatient (individual and group), and support outpatient (individual and group). The LCDC assures services as defined by chemical dependency service plan, and the consumer is actively working toward stated objectives, and the family and natural supports are involved as appropriate.
HOURS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm and/or 11 am – 8 pm depending on assigned program and program needs.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The essential functions listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job.
- Provide individual and group treatment as part of the intensive and supportive outpatient programs as well as Medication Assisted Treatment support.
- Possess knowledge of substance abuse issues and symptomology, DSM IV diagnostic criteria and treatment methods.
- Maintain performance benchmarks
- Conduct Chemical Dependency Assessment, Service Authorization Requests, and Service Planning.
- Accurate and timely data entry into the state system, CMBHS, including CD Assessment, Service Authorization Requests, Service Planning, Progress notes, and Psychoeducation notes.
- Complete documentation of services provided to individuals within 24 hours of service.
- Maintain documentation of participant progress, participation levels, and compliance with treatment goals on a routine basis.
- Provide continuous follow-ups and relapse prevention services to clients and supports.
- Provide clinical services and documentation in accordance with outcomes and measures mandated in the program Statement of Work.
- Ensure the minimum number of weekly service hours are provide to the assigned caseload and natural supports, if applicable.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
The competencies listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.
- Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, and excellent communication skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workflow and meet deadlines.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and special projects simultaneously.
- Able to work autonomously with minimal or no supervision.
- Able to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Required: Associate’s degree with 8 years of experience in MH/MR or related field or
- Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of experience in MH/MR or related field or
- Master’s degree with 2 years of experience in MH/MR or related field
- LCDC Licensure (required)
DRIVING REQUIRED: Yes
Mathematical Skills
- Basic math skills required.
- Ability to work with reports and numbers.
- Ability to calculate moderately complex figures and amounts to accurately report activities and budgets.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
- Ability to be responsive to consumer, family and community needs.
- Ability to conduct Chemical Dependency assessments
- Ability to provide Chemical Dependency/substance abuse intervention/prevention in group and individual settings
- Ability to assist in Chemical Dependency discharge planning with consumers
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Ability to thrive in a high stress environment
- Ability to provide Community Support Services to consumers.
- Ability to maintain positive attitude.
- Ability to successfully use an automated clinical record keeping system.
Computer Skills
- Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to utilize Internet for resources.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
- Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain a Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment.
- Liability insurance is required if an employee will operate a personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Center’s liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Must have an acceptable driving record.
Benefits
Metrocare couldn’t have a great employee-first culture without great benefits. That’s why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional training and an outstanding benefits package:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Mental Healthcare
- Retirement Plan, including employer matching
- Health Savings Account, including employer matching
- Professional Development Allowance up to $2000 per year
- Bilingual Stipend – up to 6% of the base salary
- Many other benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting, the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serves while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free.
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