• Consult with Psychiatrist and Primary Care Physicians on the affects of addiction on mental and physical health, and assist in determining appropriate course of treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders.
• Consult on the appropriate prescription of medications to individuals with substance abuse disorders.
• Collaborate with the registered nurses in assessment of individual's physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment, and in coordination of medical, psychiatric and substance abuse treatment.
• Provide ongoing support, as well as counseling and education to team members, individuals and family members of individuals to help them become more knowledgeable about substance abuse disorders.
• Submit written reports and oral testimony and presentation of opinion in commitment and other legal proceedings as necessary.
• Attend organizational staff meetings and treatment planning meetings as requested to assess patient status and progress, to coordinate treatment activities and to develop treatment solutions in support of CTT staff.
• Assist with staff training and education as necessary.
• Assist in establishing community relationships and linkages to community supports in enhancement of the CTT program.
Perform other essential job functions as required.