Substance Use Specialist for ACT Adult Services-LCAS, LCASA, CADC

About the role

A Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team consists of a community-based group of medical, behavioral health and rehabilitation professionals who use a team approach to meet the needs of an individual with severe and persistent mental illness. This service consists of substance use services and structured rehabilitative interventions intended to increase and restore an individual’s ability to live successfully in the community.

Responsibilities

• Use cognitive behavioral approaches and relapse prevention to work with individuals in later stages of change readiness.
• Show knowledge and use of clinical process to achieve positive outcomes to include: evaluation, assessment, service, treatment planning, intervention techniques, aftercare, and transition planning.
• Remain available face to face or by telephone, 24 hours a day 7 days a week as staff serves as the first responder in the event of crisis situations.
• The service site will be at any location the consumer or family needs.

Requirements

• Ability to perform tasks on the computer including working with Microsoft 360, Excel, Word and other basic programs.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance coverage and reliable transportation.
• Pass criminal background check and other regulatory checks.
• Provide proof of your education.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Special Education, or other closely related Human Services area.
• One (1) year of professional experience with the adult mental health population.

Skills

• Knowledge of cognitive behavioral approaches and relapse prevention.
• Ability to facilitate the Person Centered Planning process.
• Experience with clinical processes to achieve positive outcomes.
• Availability to respond to crisis situations 24/7.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Free clinical supervision ($200/month).
• Training provided and paid for by the company.
• Free CPR, First Aid and NPI training.
• CEUs available and external training paid for by the company.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full time employees.
• Company laptop provided for most positions.
• 401(k) & Roth retirement plans.
• Direct deposit.
• Major medical, dental & vision insurance plus 16 hours paid sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program for free financial, emotional & legal help.

Pay

Competitive pay rates.

Schedule

Available 24/7 as needed.