Substance Abuse Specialist For Mental Health And Homeless Services SUD RADT CADC

Conduct ongoing comprehensive substance use assessments, including the ASAM screening tool Provide individual, group, and/or family informational and educational counseling to clients moving through the continuum of recovery. Help Clients access community-based self-help groups, residential programs, and detoxification programs. Teach clients harm-reduction skills to manage cravings, triggers, and high-risk behaviors, especially in the context of co-occurring SMI and SUD. Work with other FSP-ICM team members to ensure delivery of all substance use disorder services, including MAT Build collaborative partnerships with existing and new community resources and providers for linkage and support purposes Complete all documentation and maintain all paperwork and other required documentation as required for program compliance and accountability in accordance with MHALA standards and funding source requirements. Handle a small case load of members Work with all FSP teams with their members who are seeking SUD services. Provide clients’ family members and significant others with a greater understanding of their role in the client’s recovery process Work with other FSP-ICM team members to ensure delivery of all substance use disorder services including MAT.

Other Position Requirements

High School/GED diploma Current certification as a Certified Addiction Counselor or similar. Must be either a certified SUD Counselor OR another FSP-ICM Team member (such as a Community Health Worker, Case Manager, or Clinician) who has received appropriate training and demonstrates the competence to provide integrated behavioral health care treatments to support clients with SMI and SUD. Familiarity with local community resources for individuals experiencing homelessness and/or low income Bilingual; Spanish/English speaking preferred Must have good basic English writing skills, good basic computer skills and be highly organized. Must have excellent communication skills. Must be able to have the ability to juggle multiple tasks without losing productivity. Must function well in a team-oriented approach to member services; demonstrate knowledge of community resources Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Must possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for a work atmosphere that is very busy and highly unstructured, and for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple needs, issues, and problematic behavioral characteristics Must know or very quickly become knowledgeable of the characteristics of individuals who are substance abusing and/or dually diagnosed, and have knowledge of local services available for dually diagnosed individuals Flexible work schedule to include some evenings or weekends, and on-call cell phone services when necessary Driving with current class C driver’s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, the ability to be insured by MHALA’s liability insurance are conditions of employment TB clearance and re-testing every year are conditions of continued employment COVID-19 vaccinations or booster shots are not currently required, however this may become a requirement in the future. Failure to abide by any agency policy, including those relating to a vaccine or booster shot may result in termination of employment Employment verification directly from three (3) past employers within the most recent 7-year period

Salary Description

$26.00 to $28.00 per hour