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Substance Use Specialist (ACT 1)

Job Location

New Orleans, LA, USA

Pay

Starting st $19.24 an hour

Type of Job

Full-time

Published Date

November 4, 2024 at 6:00:00 PM

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,  401(k), and 401(k) 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.

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