ACT Substance Abuse Specialist
About The Position
Copa Health is seeking a full-time Substance Abuse Specialist to join its Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. The role works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary care team to identify, assess, and provide stage-wise engagement, persuasion, active treatment, harm reduction, relapse prevention, and recovery support for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and co-occurring substance use disorders. The specialist also supports members’ wellness and recovery goals. The specialist serves as the ACT Team’s subject matter expert on substance abuse disorders, co-occurring disorders, recovery supports, and evidence-based treatment interventions. The role supports consistent implementation of an integrated co-occurring program for adults with SMI and substance use disorders in accordance with ACT and IDDT evidence-based program standards. Services are provided in clinic, home, and community settings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, or a related field and two years of experience working with adults diagnosed with SMI, co-occurring disorders, or substance use disorders; alternatively, a combination of education and behavioral health experience totaling six years, including at least two years working with individuals diagnosed with SMI, co-occurring disorders, or substance use disorders.
- Must have a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive one within eight weeks of hire.
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid Arizona driver’s license, state-minimum insurance coverage, and the ability to meet and maintain Copa Health’s acceptable driving requirements.
- Pre-employment criminal background check and drug testing are required.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the ACT Team’s subject matter expert on substance abuse disorders, co-occurring disorders, recovery supports, and evidence-based treatment interventions.
- Collaborate with the other Substance Abuse Specialist to implement an integrated co-occurring program consistent with ACT and IDDT evidence-based program standards.
- Provide outreach, engagement, stage-wise treatment interventions, recovery planning, relapse prevention, and harm reduction services in clinic, home, and community settings.
- Conduct substance use screenings, assessments, and ongoing reassessments using ASAM criteria, DSM criteria, and evidence-based assessment tools to determine member needs and readiness for change.
- Provide individual and group substance use counseling and education.
- Coordinate care with detoxification programs, residential treatment facilities, outpatient substance use providers, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) providers, hospitals, criminal justice systems, and community recovery supports.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Monthly tax-free contribution toward a selected medical plan through the ICHRA program, with guidance and support
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Up to three weeks of PTO in the first year
- Additional wellness day
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Wellness program, including access to mental health resources
- Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program with free coaching and therapy sessions
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
