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Substance Use Specialist (ACT 1)
Job Description
Substance Use Specialist for Assertive Community Treatment team, which is a multi-disciplinary team that works in the community with people who have severe, persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders
Minimum Requirements
● Master Degree in social services field
● 2 years of specialized training or supervision experience in populations with substance use
● Be over 18 years of age.
● Possess a valid driver’s license
Core Competencies
● Participates as part of a multidisciplinary team providing substance abuse counseling, support, and
resources for referrals when appropriate.
● Completes assessments on client’s current and previous substance use to better provide services
individualized to client needs.
● 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.
● Interviews clients and completes assessments and other clinical documentation.
● 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.
● Ascertain resources outside of Start when necessary to meet client’s specific needs.
● Maintains a clear driving record in order to be able to drive company vehicles to provide
transportation to clients.
● Attends daily, weekly and/or monthly staff and supervision meetings.
● Assists Team Leader or Director with additional duties, oversight or specific functions, or serving as
lead role to other ACT team members.
● Attends daily staff meetings and supervision.
● Assists ACT team and ACT Team Leader with additional duties, oversight or specific functions, or
serving as lead role to other ACT team members.
Job Duties/Skills Required
● Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active
listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
● Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
● 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.
● 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.
Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year for regular full time staff, 403(b), and 403(b) matching.
About Start Corporation
Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.