Substance Use Specialist (BR ACT)

About the role

The Baton Rouge ACT office is seeking a Substance Use Specialist to provide substance use support, treatment, and groups in the community and client's homes.

Responsibilities

• Affirmatively assist clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a treatment plan addressing behavioral health and co-occurring disorders.
• Accurately identify and respond to identified risks.
• Effectively teach daily living skills, social skills, and household management skills.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team providing substance abuse counseling, support, and resources for referrals when appropriate.
• Conduct in a manner conducive to recovery from mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and overall wellness.
• Provide supportive services for clients and arrange for the provision of services from community resources based on individualized treatment plans.
• Develop and update treatment plan goals and objectives with clients within 30 days of admission and every 3 months thereafter.
• Conduct co-occurring groups and treatment as outlined in the ACT Fidelity Manual under supervision of Team Lead and other licensed professionals.
• Perform regular case maintenance activities including documenting actions, making narrative entries, preparing necessary reports and/or social summaries, etc.
• Consult with facility personnel and administrative field personnel; collect and analyze data to identify needs for the assigned special services program within the particular service area.
• Maintain a clear driving record to be able to drive company vehicles to provide transportation to clients.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in social services field (preferred)
• Minimum of one year of specialized training or supervision experience in populations with substance use (required)
• Be over 18 years of age (required)
• Possess a valid driver’s license (required)
• No restrictions or adverse actions that would disqualify for Medicaid or other billing (required)

Core Competencies

• Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
• Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
• Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral health symptoms, interventions, and impact.
• Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency / ethical guidelines.
• Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 13 paid holidays per year for regular full time staff
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching