Substance Use Specialist (Northshore ACT) Position Available In St. Tammany, Louisiana

Substance Use Specialist (Northshore ACT) 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Mandeville, LA 70448

Minimum Job 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) Job Duties /

Skills Required:

Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a treatment plan to address behavioral health and co-occurring disorders. Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately. Effectively teaches daily living skills, social skills, and household management skills. Participates as part of a multidisciplinary team providing substance abuse counseling, support, and resources for referrals when appropriate. Conducts in a manner of professionalism that is conducive to recovery from mental illness, co-occurring disorders and overall wellness. Provides supportive services for clients and arranges for the provision of services from community resources based on individualized treatment plans. Participates in setting treatment plan goals/objectives with clients within 30 days of admission and updated every 3 months. Conducts co-occurring groups and treatment as outlined in the ACT Fidelity Manual with supervision of Team Lead and other licensed professional staff. Performs regular case maintenance activities including documenting actions, making narrative entries, preparing necessary reports and/or social summaries, etc. Consults with facility personnel and administrative field personnel; collects and analyzes data to identify needs for the assigned special services program within the particular service area. Maintains a clear driving record in order to be able to drive company vehicles to provide transportation to clients. Performs any other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Core Competencies:

Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard. 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.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $19.24 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift On call Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person