SOR Substance Use Specialist
SOR Substance Use Specialist
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Location: New Rochelle NY
Hours: Monday Friday 7am3pm)
Rate of Pay:$32.96
CASACT or CASAC Required
- OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES > In response to the devastating opioid epidemic in New York State The Guidance Center of Westchester is seeking a Substance Use Specialist to provide comprehensive outreach engagement and case management supports for new and existing participants in our substance use treatment programs. With the goal of increasing engagement retention and connection to treatment this position will work with program participants to provide communitybased as well as clinicbased engagement crisis support case management and outreach. The position will function as part of the interdisciplinary team at our OASASlicensed programs including a part 822 outpatient clinic and an Opioid Treatment Program.
- PRIMARY FUNCTIONS >
- Provide comprehensive outreach engagement education and crisis support as well as support for linkages to recovery services to potential new and existing program participants and community members in need of substance use services. This will include meeting with current and potential participants in community locations as well as providing escorts to community appointments.
- Coordinate with and follow up on referrals made by local municipalities and community partners to support individuals with substance use issues providing naloxone and other harm reduction resources when appropriate.
- Conduct direct outreach to community members locations and organizations to identify individuals in need of substance use services and supports. As appropriate seek out opportunities to provide information and workshops in the community to raise awareness about substance use issues and related services and supports.
- Function as part of the interdisciplinary team at agency OASASlicensed programs.
- Complete timely and effective documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.
- ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT > Assignments may be determined at a future date.
- QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES >
- Deep belief in behavioral health recovery integrated services harm reduction and personcentered holistic care.
- Commitment to social justice and principles of diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask.
- Interest in communitybased work.
- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE >
- CASACT or CASAC
- 1 year of work experience in a behavioral health or case management setting required.
- Familiarity with OASAS regulations and standards of care preferred
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
