Co-Occurring Specialist - ACT

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to provide ACT services for clients
• Assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall recovery goals and plans in collaboration with the client and the treatment team per ACT fidelity
• Facilitate development of comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment plans, substance abuse treatment, and other tools necessary to promote recovery
• Take the lead as "expert" in chemical health and provide education and support to the team about appropriate stage wise treatment as well as emerging drug trends
• Provide leadership to the team in assessing, planning and treating substance abuse for assigned clients both individually and in groups
• Facilitate co-occurring evidenced-based practices as the need is identified
• Facilitate admissions to inpatient CD treatment and linkage to community resources for outpatient support
• Help clients with all aspects of psychiatric rehabilitation, support, and psychotherapeutic interventions identified in the treatment plan, including Medication Assistance and Support
• Provide coaching and education on independent living skills such as cooking, shopping, cleaning, personal hygiene, transportation, budgeting, organization, and housing
• Collaborate with the Vocational Specialist to encourage competitive employment and assist in fostering positive work skills for clients
• Collaborate with ACT nurse and health care providers to promote the client's physical and dental wellness goals
• Attend commitment and other court hearings as required. Complete required court reports, and testify when requested
• File reports with Vulnerable Adult, Child Protection, the Ombudsman's Office, and other mandated/required reports when applicable
• Work within a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrist, team leader, mental health professionals/practitioners, certified peer specialist, nurses, vocational specialist, Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist, and team coordinator
• Actively and assertively engage with the clients and their family members/significant others, including landlords and employers (with client approval)
• Provide on-call crisis intervention covering evening hours and serve as a backup to evening and weekend staff on a rotating schedule
• Available to work weekend, evening, and holidays as needed
• Attend and participate in scheduled team meetings
• Provide transportation when applicable to clients' treatment plan goals
• Promptly respond to email, text, and telephone communication
• Complete all documentation, reports, and charting contemporaneously and in an organized manner per ACT policy and procedure manual
• Participate actively in on-going professional growth and development; maintain appropriate professional behavior and participate in supervision as determined by supervisor
• Maintain a pattern of regular work hours

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field
• 2,000 hours supervised experience working with individuals with mental illness
• 2,000 hours of training or supervised experience in substance abuse treatment

Benefits

• 4 weeks accrued PTO first year of employment
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Health Saving Accounts (HSA) + employer contribution and Flexible Saving Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Dependent Care Account (DCA) + employer contribution
• RADIAS Health is proud to be a LGBTQIA+, anti-racist, all-inclusive, and equal opportunity employer