Co-Occurring Specialist

About the role

Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services is seeking a CADC Mental Health Specialist-Co-Occurring Specialist to join their team in Little Falls, New Jersey. The position offers a salary range of $54,000 - $65,000 annually, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the frequent monitoring and assessment of the mental health status of people served, including substance abuse assessment and development of individualized recovery plans.
• Works with the person served and the team to develop integrated mental health and substance use treatment goals and interventions.
• Teaches skills to support each person's individualized recovery journey and community integration.
• Provides group and individual treatment modalities, focusing on substance abuse treatment needs.
• Assists in relapse prevention planning and assists with attending recovery or self-help meetings.
• Develops motivation for decreasing substance use, increasing coping skills, and alternatives to minimize use.
• Utilizes evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing, Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, cognitive behavioral interventions, and teaching strategies.
• Coordinates services with other community mental health and non-mental health providers, as well as other medical professionals.
• Provides 24-hour on-call coverage and rapid response to crises.
• Supports the service recipient's family and social network to help them manage symptoms and achieve wellness.

Requirements

• Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field; CADC/LCADC required.
• Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience providing dual disorder/co-occurring services to individuals with co-occurring serious and persistent mental illness and substance abuse.
• Driver’s License/Vehicle: Valid driver’s license required; no more than one moving violation within the past 12 months; vehicle required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of co-occurring disorders and evidence-based practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Skills

• Evidence-based practices (motivational interviewing, IDDT, CBT skills, IMR, Trauma Informed Care, Permanent Supportive Housing, Career Development).
• Group and individual treatment modalities.
• Relapse prevention planning and crisis intervention.
• Documentation and compliance with DMHAS/Medicaid standards.

Benefits

Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services offers a competitive compensation package, including a sign-on bonus, and a supportive work environment that fosters career development and personal growth.

Pay

$54,000 - $65,000 annually, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.