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- Assessment. The SAC schedules and assesses the client to determine if he or she meets the CRITERIA for substance abuse treatment and/or mental health treatment, the specific needs of the patient, level of care recommended, and the likely service programs needed.
- Prior Authorization. The SAC procures the documents needed to obtain authorization. Then the therapist PRODUCES the authorization request document..
- The SAC orients the client to the program and provides counseling and psychotherapy in accordance with the treatment plan.
- The SAC who is also an ICS or Supervisor in training will provide some supervision.
- Treatment is collaborative with psychiatrist, case manager, family, school, and others in the client’s life. The SAC contacts the professionals involved and gathers RECORDS.
- The SAC FOLLOWS up with the Consulting Psychiatrist and Consulting Psychologist, the Supervisor, the Director.
- The SAC documents all contacts regarding the case. The SAC supplies billing logs.
- The SAC provides for orderly termination of cases.
- While making contact in the community, the SAC is Shorehaven’s representative, the face of the company. As such, we expect the SAC to represent all of our programs and help develop and nominate potential referral resources. The SAC is expected to foster a reputation for excellence, responsiveness, conscientious care, careful and timely reports and paperwork,personable and professional manner at all times.
- The SAC maintains and improves certifications, sets learning goals, maintains CEus.
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