Jobs at Lifeline Connections (Now Hiring) — 21 open

MAJOR DUTIES: This member of the team works under the Team Lead and is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments; assessing physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the ARNP and/or psychiatrist; and providing of a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. This position provides clinical services to agency patients. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

GUIDELINES

The position performs duties in accordance with Washington Administrative Codes, Federal regulations governing confidentiality, and all of Lifeline Connections Policies and Procedures.  The position requires that the incumbent maintains certification with the Department of Health.  The incumbent relies on specialized training and/or equivalent experience in the field of psychiatry, addiction medicine, co-occurring disorders, WACs and RCWs of Washington and the performance standards developed for the position.

COMPLEXITY

The incumbent provides individual therapy, group therapy, case management and diagnostic services to patients who differ widely in age and socioeconomic status and who may possess a variety of chronic and serious social, behavioral and psychological problems.  Strong clinical skills, sound judgment, and creativity are required to help implement and deliver treatment services that will meet the complex needs of the patients.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are with members of the treatment team, patients, significant others and supports of the patients, representatives of various community agencies specializing in the treatment of chemical abuse and mental illness, and related community representatives including hospital personnel, lawyers, probation officers, and other court officials.  All personal contacts are carried out in accordance with federal and state laws dealing with the confidentiality of patient records.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak clearly, hear and use hands and fingers to manipulate writing utensils and keys on a keyboard.   The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or lift and/or move maximum of 15 lbs.  The employee is regularly required to effectively operate an automobile.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Working hours are spent indoors in offices or meeting rooms or in the community meeting with patients in their homes or health clinics.   Occasional supervision of outdoor activities, visits to community agencies, and participation in staff retreats and staff development activities may be required.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Team Lead/Program Supervisor