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Family Intervention Specialist
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Cove Behavioral Health .
Primary Function
Provide a continuum of substance abuse and co-occurring SA/mental health services, including screening, assessment, specialized outreach, linkage, monitoring, planning and advocacy to adults with substance abuse issues involved with the child welfare system.
Scope of Work
Conduct comprehensive assessments in the community or in home to families involved in the child welfare system to determine the most appropriate treatment referral source and level of care.
Provide outreach services to assist in minimizing barriers to successful linkage and completion of appropriate level of substance abuse or co-occurring SA/MH disorder treatment.
Develop Intervention Plan with client and review monthly to monitor progress and revise as necessary.
Utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques to engage client in the recommended level of treatment, and provide supportive counseling at least once monthly throughout the continuum of care to enhance compliance and recovery efforts.
Engage and link clients to appropriate ancillary community resources, and provide monitoring and follow‑up of the case management referrals; coordinate client transportation to services as needed.
Provide clinical consultation regarding family substance abuse or co‑occurring SA/MH problems, family progress and related clinical issues to child welfare professionals.
Participate in clinical staffing at treatment programs, as needed.
Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
Prepare and maintain documentation according to 65D‑30 licensure standards and funding source contractual requirements.
Participate in COVE and external professional development activities.
Standards of Performance
Maintain client rights as defined by DCF.
Maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct and confidentiality.
Maintain clinical records in accordance with Agency standards.
Follow all established Agency policies and procedures.
Model ideals of integrity, loyalty and teamwork.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports.
Ability to speak effectively.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
Knowledge of 12‑step program, behavior modification, case management and addiction.
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand and/or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Mental Health Care
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Family Intervention Specialist
role at
Cove Behavioral Health .
Primary Function
Provide a continuum of substance abuse and co-occurring SA/mental health services, including screening, assessment, specialized outreach, linkage, monitoring, planning and advocacy to adults with substance abuse issues involved with the child welfare system.
Scope of Work
Conduct comprehensive assessments in the community or in home to families involved in the child welfare system to determine the most appropriate treatment referral source and level of care.
Provide outreach services to assist in minimizing barriers to successful linkage and completion of appropriate level of substance abuse or co-occurring SA/MH disorder treatment.
Develop Intervention Plan with client and review monthly to monitor progress and revise as necessary.
Utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques to engage client in the recommended level of treatment, and provide supportive counseling at least once monthly throughout the continuum of care to enhance compliance and recovery efforts.
Engage and link clients to appropriate ancillary community resources, and provide monitoring and follow‑up of the case management referrals; coordinate client transportation to services as needed.
Provide clinical consultation regarding family substance abuse or co‑occurring SA/MH problems, family progress and related clinical issues to child welfare professionals.
Participate in clinical staffing at treatment programs, as needed.
Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
Prepare and maintain documentation according to 65D‑30 licensure standards and funding source contractual requirements.
Participate in COVE and external professional development activities.
Standards of Performance
Maintain client rights as defined by DCF.
Maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct and confidentiality.
Maintain clinical records in accordance with Agency standards.
Follow all established Agency policies and procedures.
Model ideals of integrity, loyalty and teamwork.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports.
Ability to speak effectively.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
Knowledge of 12‑step program, behavior modification, case management and addiction.
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand and/or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Mental Health Care
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