Position Summary:

Person in this position will work in collaboration with a counselor to provide case management services to patients/clients of WestCare who have been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder, a mental illness or both. Essential Job functions are listed below. Other duties may be assigned, as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assess Resource needs of patients.
• Educate and refer patients to community agencies and businesses that appropriately address the patients needs for food, clothing, shelter, employment transportation, etc.
• Assist patients with establishing or re-establishing support systems within their community.
• Act as advocate on behalf of the patient to improve access to needed services.
• Participate in clinical staffing decision regarding the patients current strengths and resources and their need for additional resources.
• Complete documentation to services on provided forms in a timely manner.
• Provide input into the patients treatment needs and disposition.
• Assist other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.
• Embrace and embody mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion
• Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft word program formats or the ability to learn.
• Ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours.
• Excellent verbal skills and written communication skills.
• Willing to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare services.

Education:

Bachelors Degree in human services field required