Addiction Mental Health Assessor conducts initial and ongoing assessments of patients in Alcohol and Drug (AoD) addiction programs to determine mental health needs and establish care requirements. Provides initial treatment and refers clients to appropriate agencies/providers as needed. Being an Addiction Mental Health Assessor works with patients and families to develop appropriate chemical dependency service plans. Complies with standards in the area of evaluation, assessment, treatment, and service delivery to clients. Additionally, Addiction Mental Health Assessor requires certification as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or similar. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. May require a state license to practice. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Addiction Mental Health Assessor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Minimum Qualifications You must be registered as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York State.
You must have the equivalent of one year of full-time professional post-CASAC addictions counseling experience. Candidates eligible for reciprocity through the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) may apply.
Duties Description As an Addictions Counselor 2, you would provide individual counseling and case management services to patients in a treatment facility.
and provide leadership, training, and direction to staff engaged in the day-to-day care and supervision of patients. Coordinates treatment planning with other clinical disciplines for individuals with more complicated conditions, such as multiple health, social, and / or addiction issues and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
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1. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and / or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
Last updated : 2024-03-02