LIFESpring Clinical Intake and Care Coordinator

About River Edge Behavioral Health:

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

LifeSPRING of River Edge is a nationally recognized and evidence-based residential and outpatient treatment program for women seeking recovery from substance use disorder. LifeSPRING welcomes mothers, pregnant women, and women primarily of childbearing age.

LifeSPRING aids women in achieving self-sufficiency in a supportive, substance-free setting especially designed to address the unique needs of women. We offer outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential services to include individual, family, and group sessions as well as community support, vocational services, and parenting skills development.

Schedule : Monday to Friday: 8:30am- 5:00pm.

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive Pay.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• 401k with an employer match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short and Long-term disability coverage.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Discount Program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Managing information and referral process for LifeSPRING.
• Managing the client admission referral list efficiently to ensure timely access to services.
• Assessing if ancillary services such as detoxification and/or Crisis Stabilization are needed for clients.
• Completing detailed intake paperwork and process for LifeSPRING women’s and Billingslea men’s programs.
• Serves as a LifeSPRING multidisciplinary Treatment Team to collaborate on client care and treatment strategies.
• Participating in meetings/consultation with DFCS, family members, probation officers, and other professionals to discuss client progress, treatment planning, discharge planning, and reunification plans/progress.
• Evaluating client progress regularly and completing assessment update paperwork for ongoing treatment and authorization needs.
• Utilizing skills learned in MindSet ™ training to deescalate, negotiate, and resolve crises effectively.
• Determining progress and conducting ongoing assessments for clients in the Independent living program and Transitional Housing program.
• Coordinating professional resources for clients within the program(s), including coordinating with other professionals and referral resources as needed.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social service field (e.g., Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, ) or related field, such as counseling. Licensed in either - LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW).
• At least two (2) years of postmaster's experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment.
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise with the chronically mentally ill population.
• All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
• Provide 2 Professional reference Statements (Former employers only, no family members).
• Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources.
• Exemplify excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.

Competencies:

• Clinical Assessment : Proficiency in conducting thorough biopsychosocial assessments, including comprehensive evaluations of addiction and mental health history.
• Treatment Planning Tools : Ability to complete standardized forms such as ANSAs (Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment) and ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) forms to determine appropriate levels of care and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Counseling Skills : Experience in providing individual, family, and group counseling within a mental health addiction treatment setting, employing evidence-based techniques and interventions.
• Self-awareness : Reflective practice and awareness of one's own biases, emotions, and reactions, enabling personal growth and enhancing the quality of client interactions.
• Patience : Ability to remain calm and supportive, even in challenging situations, and to provide encouragement and guidance to clients as they navigate their recovery journey.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 11 Paid holidays.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.