Clinical Liaison - Volunteers of America Mid-States

POSITION TITLE: Clinical Liaison

LOCATION: Somerset, KY

STATUS: Full Time, Salaried, Exempt

PROGRAM: Addiction Recovery Services

REPORTS TO: Program Manager - Family Connections

INTRODUCTION:

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors.  We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education.  When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities.  Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA!  We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

BENEFITS:

Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:

Health and Wellness
  Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
  Health and Wellness Program
  Medical Coverage
  Dental Coverage
  Vision Coverage
  Flexible Spending Account
  Health Spending Account
  Short Term Disability
  MetLife Legal Plans

Financial Wellbeing
  Competitive Compensation Packages
  Life Insurance (company paid)
  403b retirement plan with company fund matching
  Employee discounts 
  *Loan forgiveness options through federal programs 
   (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) 
  *All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one

Work Culture
  Commitment Committee
  Justice Committee
  Integrity Committee
  Compassion Committee
  DE&I Committee
  Retention Committee
  

Training & Development
   VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program
   VOA University - Staff Development
   VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS:

The Clinical Liaison will be responsible for the assessment, coordination of services and ongoing collaboration for families served by the Department of Community Based Services (DCBS) and who are impacted by substance use disorder (SUD). The Clinical Liaison, in collaboration with DCBS, will actively participate as a key part of the interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Liaison will act as a consultant to DCBS in cases identified to feature parental addiction. The Clinical Liaison will provide assessments and recommendations for care, make direct linkages to treatment, participated in prevention planning, attend court appearances, family team meetings, and coordinate case management with treatment provider(s) and DCBS worker(s)/supervisor.  The Clinical Liaison will also assist with daily operations/crisis intervention as needed. Will have some on-call and after-hour requirements

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE:
The position requires a minimum of a Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field AND the accompanying certification with certification (CSW, MFT, LCPA) with a preference given to an LCSW, LPCC, and/or CADC with an addiction focus and must have at least two years working with persons that are affected by behavioral health and substance use issues.  An individual with Bachelor’s degree with a TCADC will be given consideration as well. The position requires a proven ability in providing clinical services in addition to communications, social casework, and billing requirements with KY Medicaid.  Responsible for the overall clinical services to individuals that may have behavioral health and substance use issues.  It requires a reasonable combination of the following knowledge and skills; Work with Mental Illness and addiction, use of cognitive behavioral therapies including motivational interviewing and twelve step facilitation skills, use of community resources and ability to serve as an appropriate role model with healthy boundaries. Compassion towards people living with behavioral health and substance use issues, and Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS.  Ability to convey respect to the target populations are critical.  Must learn and apply agency, personnel and program policies and procedures.  Must have knowledge and understanding of the current treatment modalities and the ability to train and supervise any Social Work Interns.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.    Act as lead clinical consultant to DCBS in cases identified to feature parental addiction
2.    Provide assessments and recommendations for care
3.    Make direct linkages to treatment, participating in prevention planning, attending court appearances, family team meetings, and coordinating case management with treatment provider and DCBS worker/supervisor.  

4.    Help manage, and support the documentation needs of, the insurance pre-authorizations and re-authorizations 
5.    Work closely with the program and agency leadership to monitor intake procedures and ensure on- demand access to quality, licensed treatment provider
6.    Collaborate effectively with referral sources and community partners.
7.    Participate in regular staff meetings with addiction recovery and behavioral health services to identify current needs and to ensure synchronized service delivery for families.
8.  Performance quality improvement (PQI) duties as assigned by supervision & PQI committee.
9. Other duties assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.