FIR / IPP Custody Evaluator

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RESPONSIBILITIES: are to include, are not limited to:

• Conduct face-to-face interviews and/or virtually with adults using the Addiction Severity Index (ASI-5) and other assessment tools with flexibility within the Forensic Services department in various settings.

• Apply for funding for each participant's individual treatment needs to multiple funding sources, if applicable.

• ASAM certified.

• Maintain positive, working relationships with treatment providers.

• Enter accurate data into Forensic Services database systems

• Adhere to evaluation completion within established protocols

• Meet or exceed the minimal productivity requirements of 32 evaluations per month

• Biweekly supervision with your immediate supervisor

• Collaboration with various stakeholders

• Other duties as assigned

• SKILLS:

• Have a desire to help people and families that suffer from the disease of addiction.

• Work and communicate from a recovery informed viewpoint

• Be able to maintain a calm, polite, and respectful composure in an emotionally charged work environment.

• Must be highly organized and be able to perform multiple tasks under strict timelines.

• Must possess excellent writing skills.

• De-escalation and redirection are a MUST.

• Good clinical assessment techniques and interviewing skills.

• Ability to receive constructive criticism and implement necessary changes.

• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team.

• Working knowledge of the DSM-V

• Certification in ASAM

• EXPERIENCE:

Four (4) or more years working with substance abusing population. Should also have working knowledge of mental health and co-morbidity.

• EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree required.

• SALARY: N/A
• CONTACT INFORMATION:

Forward resume to: Yvette Rouse, Director of Assessment and Housing Services for FIR, IPP and DUI Services

(yvette@phmc.org)

Address: 1500 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19102

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For additional information on Forensic Services, please visit the Forensic Services website: www.forensicservicesphilly.com