Sunrise Centre of Alpena is looking for a full time dedicated Care Manager/Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team!

Provide evidence-based treatment services to clients with substance use disorders within the scope of practice of credentials held. A Care Manager 1 will provide counseling services to residents of Sunrise Centre that meet criteria for substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions under the supervision of a fully licensed and credentialed supervisor. The Care Manager 1 will conduct intake assessments, engage in person-centered and individualized treatment planning process, and provide group and individual counseling sessions to persons served.

Evaluate psychological, social and physiological signs and symptoms of alcohol or other drug use and abuse

Determine the client's appropriateness and eligibility for admission or referral

Identify coexisting conditions (medical, psychiatric, or physical) that indicate need for additional professional assessment and/or services

Complete requirements for program eligibility and appropriateness (ASAM)

Gather relevant history from the client including but not limited to alcohol and other drug use using appropriate interview techniques

Identify methods and procedures for obtaining collaborative information from significant secondary sources regarding clients' alcohol and other drug use and psychosocial history

Implement appropriate assessment tools and techniques to facilitate understanding with clients

Develop a diagnostic evaluation of clients' substance use disorder and any coexisting conditions based on the results of all assessments

Provide an integrated approach to treatment planning based on the clients' strengths, weaknesses and identified problems and needs

Collaborate with treatment team members or external professionals to establish initial treatment plan, including long and short term goals, and comprehensive, quality care for clients

Provide relevant education to clients' using a formal didactic format with reading materials, film, formal and informal individual processes

Identify client needs Sunrise Centre cannot meet and assist in establishing support systems and community resources

Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and agency policies governing procedures relating to the protection of the clients' confidentiality and governing alcohol and drug use services

Document results of assessment, treatment planning, therapy sessions, counseling approach, client education, progress and benefits gained, and ongoing issues/concerns in a timely manner

Respond to clients' needs during acute emotional and/or physical distress by providing crisis intervention

Identify client problems requiring resolution

Provide individualized counseling, help clients mobilize resources to resolve problems and modify attitudes and values

Review treatment plans and modify weekly

Obtain authorization for length of stay from the appropriate funding source

Facilitate group therapy in the residential program to help clients explore problems and ramifications

Complete discharge planning, arrange for continuing care and seek appropriate authorization

Agree to and comply with all company policies and procedures, including how to handle patient grievances, proper intake procedures, staff meeting requirements and general code of conduct

Assist with general monitoring of residential and detoxification clients

Administer Preliminary Breath Test or drug tests as warranted

Participate in seminars, training and education for the ongoing acquisition of clinical interventions appropriate to residential treatment, and mandatory in-service trainings

Perform any other tasks assigned by the Clinical Supervisor

Demonstrate