Substance abuse services director vs mental health associate

Differences between substance abuse services director and mental health associate duties and responsibilities

Substance abuse services director example responsibilities.

• Manage the departmental budget by adjusting therapist schedules to more efficiently schedule patients.
• Re-Accredite program with CARF and new accreditation (CARF) of adolescent outpatient and intensive outpatient program.
• Refocuse strategic mission of psychiatry toward integration and support of hospital services.
• Perform patient chart audits ensuring proper documentation and patient care are provided per Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
• Negotiate contracts for inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation for HMO patients.
• Create and implement psycho-educational groups pertaining to methadone and substance abuse and behavioral health.

Mental health associate example responsibilities.

• Lead a number of psychotherapy groups including DBT.
• Manage other MHA's in their duties and help them problem solving in tense and stressful situations.
• Respond to and assist in behavioral codes working as a team member to successfully manage patient using methods obtain in CPI training
• Require to participate as an interdisciplinary treatment team member and assist patients in managing activities of daily living.
• Treat the patients with compassion, care and respect.
• Communicate with doctors, nurses, MHA's, PCA's, and patients both verbally and in writing.
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