Substance Abuse Specialist-ACT
Substance Abuse Specialist-ACT
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Description
As a Substance Abuse Specialist you will provide skill trainings case management and crisis intervention to participants with cooccurring disorders by utilizing the team approach of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). Team mission and values stipulate that all services provided are based on participant strengths and choices and follow evidenced based practices of psychosocial rehabilitation. You will report to the Director of Act and will work onsite
Responsibilities:
- Conduct all phases of psychosocial rehabilitation and outreach (engagement assessing strengths goal planning safety planning evaluating and summarizing progress).
- Provide and coordinate substance abuse assessment.
- Create and review relapse prevention plans such as wellness recovery action plan
- Assist with identifying natural supports and accessing community resources that support recovery.
- Provide and coordinate substance abuse services tailored to needs and stage of change
- Coordinate care with inpatient substance abuse treatment as needed
- Utilize evidenced based practices when delivering services to participants as applicable.
- Actively support participant selfreliance.
- Provide skills training for medication management financial management and for all activities of daily living.
- Provide case management and crisis intervention as needed.
- Collaborate with other staff members community agencies/supports and family members about mutually served participants.
- Complete required documentation in a timely fashion.
- Participate in case conferences staff meetings and training programs as required.
- Act as liaison with other appropriate community agencies.
- Transport clients to appointments and other services as needed
- Must be willing to transport clients in agency vehicles when applicable/appropriate.
- Be an active part of the ACT oncall rotation.
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Education:
- Requires an Associates degree and at least one year of directly related experience assisting individuals with substance use and mental illness.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or CASACT preferred.
Benefits
- Health care package: medical dental and vision
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 401 (K) plan
- Life Insurance
- Loan repayment assistance
- Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services we work together to make a difference in our clients lives. Northern Rivers empowers children adults and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds not because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
