Addictive Disease Support Services (Leaving Opioids For Treatment Program) at Highland Rivers Health in Rome, Georgia

Job Description:

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.JOB SUMMARY:The Addictive Disease Support Services Specialist (ADSS) is responsible for assisting individuals, whose primary diagnosis is Substance Use related, with skill building, resource linkage, support and transition to the community. Responsibilities include:

• Performs direct individual care.


• Conduct intake assessments on new individuals.


• Performs various administrative, clerical and documentation to support programmatic activities.


• Participate in required in-service training and department meetings.


• Provide transportation as needed.


• Perform urine drug screens.


• Facilitate group training.


• Perform case management duties such as respond to subpoenas; maintain contact with referral sources and collateral contacts.


• Make appropriate referrals to other community services for additional support as needed.


• Develop an individualized discharge planning plan with individuals upon admission to promote a strong recovery and relapse prevention plan upon discharge or completion.


• Attend weekly staff meetings.


• Complete 30 day ISP review notes on all assigned individuals reflecting the progress towards each treatment plan goal.


• Obtain and document surveys


• Data entry of information into the WITS system for monthly billing


• Work with or assist in the transition to other programs with regional office staff, support coordinators, providers and other community agencies