Behavioral Health Specialist

SUMMARY :  The Behavioral Health Specialist provides substance use disorder treatment services to individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. This position actively collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and community partners to provide comprehensive substance use disorder treatment services.   ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:   Conduct screening and assessment activities to determine medical necessity for substance use treatment including detoxification needs, diagnostic evaluation of substance use and mental health disorders, evaluating placement within ASAM criteria, and recommend a clinical course of treatment.  Ability to manage an individual caseload as well as provide clinical support to the patients managed by the care team. Apply motivational techniques and case management to promote engagement in treatment. Provide services that are family and community oriented, person centered, culturally competent, and trauma-informed. Provide case management, resource information and referral services. Provide assertive coordination of care with adjunct medical and other community service providers.  Provide timely, accurate and complete medical record documentation. Participate in staff meetings, including case presentations, clinical consultation, and operational process review.   Participate and actively engage in clinical supervision. Work to resolve conflicts effectively and participate actively in clinical development plans. Establish and sustain positive team relationships. Collaborating with team, family, and community partners to support flexible patient directed care.  Participate in staff meetings including case presentations and provide clinical consultation within scope of practice.  Promote a Recovery Through Community culture. Demonstrate effective clinical judgment to support safe and quality treatment.  Maintain credentialing and adherence to ethical guidelines.  Provide timely, accurate and complete medical record documentation.  Achieve outcomes using methods that align with CODA’s mission and values:  Communicate accurately and positively about recovery and the use of evidence-based treatments.  Use data and science to identify barriers, overcome obstacles, and inform decisions. Be financially responsible; avoid waste, document accurately, seek new opportunities to serve.  Demonstrate compassion and respect for others. Provide comprehensive team coverage during team absences or assisting with a shared team responsibility.  Train and/or mentor other team members as assigned. Provide toxicology testing as needed. Participate in special projects and trainings as assigned.   HP123