Addictive Diseases Support Services (LOFT) at Highland Rivers Health in Rome, Georgia

Job Description:

One of Georgia's largest behavioral healthcare providers, Highland Rivers provides compassionate, professional treatment and recovery services to adults, children, families and veterans affected by mental health issues, substance abuse and addiction, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our purpose is to help every individual recover and live independent, successful and fulfilling lives.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