LCSW or LMSW - Behavioral Health Therapist

POSITION OVERVIEW

Acts as an advocate and provides case management, group facilitation and direct counseling for

families that may include addiction recovery support and mental health services with a focus on

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Utilizing a holistic, family-center approach, assesses, plans, implements,

monitors and evaluates actions required to meet the family’s needs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

? Positively represent Hushabye Nursery in establishing and maintaining relationship with key

community partners.

? Develop effective working relations and collaborate with medical team throughout the entire case

management process.

? Facilitate multiple care aspects such as care coordination and information sharing.

? Build strong rapport with families/individuals and make accurate assessments of issues whether

mental/emotional or physical in cases of substance use.

? Provide trauma-informed counseling, support, education and/or case management services to

families or individuals related to substance abuse disorder.

? Assess and address motivational and psychosocial issues.

? Interact with patients to track progress and ensure satisfaction.

Keep organized and detailed documentation such as treatment plans, intake assessments and

annual behavioral health assessments? May require flexible hours to include some evenings, weekends and/or on call coverage

? Manage assigned caseload effectively

? Adhere to professional standards, rules and regulations