ACT Behavioral Health Substance Abuse Specialist

About the role

You will provide and coordinate substance abuse interventions for our most vulnerable members. You will also serve as the substance abuse expert for an ACT team, helping the team identify and address co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions. You will provide individual and group substance use education and interventions, as well as teaching activities and services to help the members we serve build their skills and enhance their abilities to live independently and effectively in the community.

Requirements

• A complete job description is available upon request.
• Education, Certification, And Experience Requirements:
  • Must possess one of the following:
  • Master's or bachelor's degree with a behavioral health or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in a non-related field PLUS one year related experience
  • Associate's degree in any field PLUS one year related experience
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate PLUS three years' related experience
  • Associate or independent license license as a substance abuse counselor (LASAC or LISAC), master's in social work (LMSW or LCSW), professional counseling (LAC or LPC), or marriage and family therapy (LAMFT or LMFT) through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners preferred.
• Minimum (1) one year training or clinical experience in substance abuse treatment for seriously mentally ill adults with co-occurring disorders; previous experience working on an ACT team or equivalent experience preferred.
• Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options certifications (offered through Southwest Network)
• Maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and car insurance
• Be at least 21 years of age.

Knowledge, Ability, And Skills

• Extensive knowledge and/or previous experience in substance use/abuse and treatment services and resources.
• The ability to maintain excellent member and family relationships and provide excellent customer service.
• The ability to stay organized and have critical thinking, time management and problem solving skills are a must.
• The ability to utilize multiple types of office equipment (i.e. phones, copier, fax, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to utilize the internet and various web browsers.

Compensation And Benefits

• This position is offered at a fair, competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flex Spending account options
• Paid sick, vacation and holiday time (10 paid holidays per year!)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retail plan (403b) with company match
• Disability insurance
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

When you consider everything—the salary, the benefits, the ongoing training and support we offer, and the impact you’ll have on the lives of others—it could be the right opportunity for you.

About Our Adult Services Division

We help people define their personal goals for recovery and manage their symptoms so they can achieve those goals. With our integrated health services, care and support, they discover strengths they didn’t know they had and are able to build futures filled with hope, meaning, and wellness.

About Southwest Network

We provide integrated behavioral and physical health services, caring for both the mind and body for whole health and wellness. We provide treatment programs for seriously mentally ill adults and children and adolescents with complex emotional and behavioral needs. We are committed to their recovery, and we work together to offer hope, support individual goals, encourage self-sufficiency, and change lives.