Substance Abuse Specialist

Program:

Assertive Community Treatment Team Position:

SA Specialist- Full-Time Licensure:

Active NC Licensure as

LCAS or LCASA or CADC-Certified Work Experience:

One year of documented experience working with Adult MH/SA population The responsibilities of the substance abuse specialist are as follows: a. conducts comprehensive substance abuse assessments considering the relationship between substance use and mental health b. assesses and tracks beneficiary's stages of change readiness and stages of treatment; c. uses outreach and motivational interviewing techniques to work with beneficiaries in earlier stages of change readiness; d. facilitates access to 12-step groups and other community supports; e. uses cognitive behavioral approaches and relapse prevention to work with beneficiaries in later stages of change readiness; f. ensures that the team's treatment approaches are consistent with beneficiary's stages of change readiness; g. facilitates the Person-Centered Planning process for beneficiaries assigned to him or her; and h. serves as a consultant and educator to fellow ACT team members on the topic of integrated dual disorder treatment (IDDT).

Job Type:

Full-time Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

On the road