ACT Substance Abuse Specialist

Southwest Network Company Brand•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

As an ACT Substance Abuse Specialist, you will provide and coordinate substance abuse interventions for our most vulnerable members. You will also serve as the substance abuse expert for an ACT team, helping the team identify and address co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions. You will provide individual and group substance use education and interventions, as well as teaching activities and services to help the members we serve build their skills and enhance their abilities to live independently and effectively in the community. The ACT model is a service delivery model, not a case management program. You will provide direct services to members and develop plans to help them reach their goals, and review each member’s progress daily. You will work with the ACT clinical team to engage, educate, communicate, and coordinate care with each member, their family, other health care providers and involved parties to ensure that all services prescribed in each member’s individualized service plan are implemented. You must be passionate about pursuing best practice outcomes for members in all areas of their lives, including continuing education, employment, community tenure, and independent housing. A complete job description is available upon request.

Requirements

Master's or bachelor's degree with a behavioral health or related field
Bachelor's degree in a non-related field PLUS one year related experience
Associate's degree in any field PLUS one year related experience
High school diploma or equivalency certificate PLUS three years' related experience
Associate or independent license license as a substance abuse counselor (LASAC or LISAC), master's in social work (LMSW or LCSW), professional counseling (LAC or LPC), or marriage and family therapy (LAMFT or LMFT) through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners preferred.
Minimum (1) one year training or clinical experience in substance abuse treatment for seriously mentally ill adults with co-occurring disorders; previous experience working on an ACT team or equivalent experience preferred.
Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options certifications (offered through Southwest Network)
Must maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and car insurance
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Requires extensive knowledge and/or previous experience in substance use/abuse and treatment services and resources.
Must have the ability to maintain excellent member and family relationships and provide excellent customer service
Requires effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to stay organized and have critical thinking, time management and problem solving skills are a must
Ability to utilize multiple types of office equipment (i.e. phones, copier, fax, etc.)
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software
Must be able to utilize the internet and various web browsers

Nice To Haves

Associate or independent license license as a substance abuse counselor (LASAC or LISAC), master's in social work (LMSW or LCSW), professional counseling (LAC or LPC), or marriage and family therapy (LAMFT or LMFT) through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners preferred.
previous experience working on an ACT team or equivalent experience preferred.
Ability to type 25 to 40 WPM is preferred