Client Advocate - Addictions

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Arranges for delivery of needed non-clinical services, as identified in comprehensive assessment.
• Conducts and documents assessment of client and/or client's needs.
• Participates in development of client's service plan, consistent with assessment.
• Assists client in accessing needed services through, for example, referrals or linkages.
• Monitors client's progress by making referrals, tracking client's appointments, performing follow-up on services rendered, and performing periodic reassessments of client's changing needs.
• Performs advocacy activities on behalf of client (e. g., writing letters to outside agencies, assisting clients in attaining photo identification, etc.).
• Prepares and maintains case records documenting contacts, services needed, reports, client's progress, etc., in accordance with SCS and regulatory standards.
• Participate in case consultation meetings.
• Communicates with Case Management team about issues related to case management, including client needs and barriers as they transition into Outpatient Services as needed.
• Performs crisis assistance (i. e., intervention on behalf of client, planning for emergency referrals, coordinates other needed emergency services).

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology or Human Services is required.

EXPERIENCE

• At least one (1) year of full-time relevant employment experience required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position requires lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds or requires significant periods of walking or standing.
• Frequent exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or families.
• Normal tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.
• May involve on-call responsibilities.
• Reliable transportation for frequent travel.

Time Type:

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid

• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services

• Career Development and Growth
  • Tuition Assistance Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
  • At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
  • Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
  • Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

• Work Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being