Addictive Diseases 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 provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.Job Summary: The goal of this program is to provide supports, including community education and recovery language, that are critical to individuals seeking recovery from an Opioid Use Disorder.Are you ready to make a Difference?Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs direct individual care such as intake assessment, group counseling, group training, individual counseling and family groups as outlined in the HR policy / procedures manual.


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


• Provide transportation as needed.


• Perform urine drug screens.


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


• 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.


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


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


• Other duties as assigned.

• Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA


• Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.


• Retirement Plan with employer matching


• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service


• 10 paid holidays


• 1 personal day


• Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness


• NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.


• Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.