Substance Abuse Specialist

Job Duties

• Provides counseling using solution-based strategies and co-occurring strategies of intervention that are recovery oriented and that are consistent with best practice principles.
• Ensures all continuing documentation is completed in the required time frame, including status letters to the court, FASAMS, FARS treatment plan addendums, and reviews and obtaining needed releases of information for client hospitalizations, doctor’s visits, etc.
• Aids clients in developing realistic, effective, and measurable treatment plan goals and objectives, establishing and prioritizing behaviorally descriptive, realistic desired changes with clients, and developing a realistic plan for their accomplishment with appropriate time frames.
• Provides specific FACT services depending on staff responsibilities designated by team leader, ensuring clients have a safe and affordable place to live, necessary medical and dental services, financial support (employment and/or entitlements), ability to learn activities of daily living, vocational assistance, activities for leisure time, substance abuse treatment, and other services client may request and have on individualized treatment plan.
• Affirms all assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes are completed with accuracy, attention to detail, and demonstrate excellent clinical skills and judgment, involving the client and his/her family input, if appropriate.
• Completes all other documentation correctly and in the required time frame, including progress notes with objectives to treatment plan clearly stated and other documentation as requested by the team leader or needed to ensure all client records are complete.
• Participates in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings, discussing cases appropriately and maintaining excellence in clinical practice.
• Coordinates with client’s family members, other FACT staff, and community supports to ensure client needs are met and all involved with client’s treatment work together.
• Makes regular supervision appointments with team leader to discuss cases appropriately and maintain excellence in clinical practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required in social work, clinical psychology, or related human services field. Bachelor’s level substance abuse specialists must be certified as a Certified Addiction Professional in accordance with Chapter 397, F.S. at the time of employment, or within one year of employment.
• Licensure: Not Required. Prefer license eligible.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5pm. Must be available for rotation schedule shift of 10:30am-7:00pm.
• Experience: At least two years’ experience with individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Excellent clinical skills with a recovery orientation.
• Additional Requirements: Must be able to complete a level II background screening and pre-employment drug test in compliance with Florida Law. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to provide official transcripts.

Working Conditions

• Required to drive own car and/or company vehicle. Must meet established insurance requirements.
• Facts office, as well as in the community where most contacts occur. Exposure to extreme heat and humidity during the summer months.
• On-call covering nighttime and weekend hours as requested.
• Computer literate.

Benefits & Perks

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 0 copy for Teledoc Appointments, EAP Supports, Company Paid Basic Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long term Disability, Options to secure additional Life/AD&D as well as short term disability.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off + 10 company paid holidays.
• Growth & Development: Professional development options through our Learning Management System and live trainings.
• Other Perks: 403b with up to a 5% company match, Monthly Social Committee Events.

Additional Information

Suncoast Center, Inc. is a drug-free workplace and follows federal guidelines/regulations related to marijuana use.

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP

All positions require a screening through the Clearinghouse. This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025). https://info.flclearinghouse.com/