Qualified Substance Use Professional (QSAP) I Therapist- 3660

Qualified Substance Use Professional (QSAP) I SU Services - Tuscaloosa/Pickens County Full-time, 40 hours Monday-Thursday 7:30a-5:30p; Fri. 8:00a-12:00p Competencies: Must possess a strong commitment to the treatment of clients with substance abuse issues. Must be knowledgeable in cultural diversity and must be able to work well w/clients with multiple problems. Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with Indian Rivers Behavioral Health, private and public mental health facilities, local referral sources, state funded substance abuse agencies and other agency personnel. Must be knowledgeable of issues and therapy techniques relating to substance use & dependence as well as issues relating to mental illness. Understands diagnostic criteria for substance dependence disorder as defined in the most recent edition Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders and the dimensional criteria for placement in appropriate levels of care as defined in the most recent edition of the ASAM PPC 2r. In-depth knowledge of medications: medical – purpose for usage, administration details, possible complications, side effects, interactions; psychotropic – purpose for usage, administration details, possible complications, side effects and interactions. In-depth knowledge of drugs of abuse, routes of use, symptoms of intoxication and withdrawals. Knowledge of substance abuse/dependence disorders, substance-induced disorders and appropriate levels of treatment. In depth knowledge of physiological responses to medical illnesses and treatment and psychiatric illnesses and treatment. Must be able to comprehend and maintain program standards. Must possess excellent professional verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to interact with clients and their families in a respectful and sensitive manner. Must be able to work within the Organization to effectively serve the needs of the consumers. Must be able to work with other program staff in a cooperative, supportive manner. Must possess competent computer skills. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according IRBH and DMH policies and procedures. Ensure all safety, fire prevention, and health measures are followed while on duty. Complete timely reporting information needed for ASAIS as identified by the immediate supervisor. Maintain case load as determined by DMH standards and as directed by immediate supervisor while providing continuity of care including frequency of contact and provision of service. Work in conjunction with paraprofessionals and professional staff. Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships, observing professional boundaries. Assist consumers through crisis situations and/or arrange for the provision of such assistance from other professionals/personal care givers and serve as an advocate for consumers. Follow the DMH/DD and Medicaid standards for provision of assessment, mental health consultation, group and individual counseling, case management, crisis intervention, basic living skills, medication monitoring, and family support services. Provide crisis stabilization and support services daily for walk-in clients as needed. Be the lead provider of SA walk-in assessments daily and ensure that psychosocial assessments and treatment plans are completed at first contact with client. Provide periodic group counseling, individual counseling and case management as directed, at a minimum of once monthly contact with assigned client. Provides outreach community services (may require home visits) as required by supervisor and program standards. Ensure that case management assessments are completed within 10 days of first contact with the client. Each therapist in the Substance Abuse Program has a productivity expectation that is determined by the current staffing patterns, location and demand for services. Each therapist may have a different expectation based on the schedule developed…