ACT Substance Abuse Specialist

Terros Health•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Terros Health is seeking an ACT Substance Abuse Specialist to join an interdisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) clinical team serving people with serious mental illness or general mental health diagnoses under Court Ordered Treatment. The position provides substance use expertise and services as part of outpatient co-occurring disorders care at the 23rd Ave Healthcare Clinic in Phoenix and in the community. The role does not require a clinical license, but substance abuse services experience is required. Work is approximately 20% in an office setting and 80% in the field, with travel of up to 80%. The team provides treatment seven days a week, including weekends and holidays, so a very flexible schedule is required. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and reports directly to the ACT Clinical Coordinator. An additional $3.00 per hour ACT differential is offered in addition to base pay; bilingual Spanish speakers may be eligible for additional language differential pay. The specialist develops program activities, facilitates teamwork, and provides individual and group substance use treatment. As an ACT team member, the specialist assesses member needs and goals, contributes to individual service plans, advocates for members, and coordinates with families, providers, and community agencies. The role uses Motivational Interviewing to engage members and provides education and consultation to ACT staff on substance use issues. ACT services include assessing needs and functioning, treatment planning, direct care, coordination across providers, advocacy, medication observation and education, independent living skills training, and identifying meaningful daily activities. The specialist also recruits appropriate clients, routinely assesses whether ACT services remain necessary, facilitates transitions to less intensive services while maintaining continuity of care, monitors clients during transitions, and reintroduces services as needed. Additional therapeutic counseling is provided according to individual needs and treatment recommendations.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma with at least 1.5 years of behavioral health experience; or an associate degree in a medical or behavioral field; or a bachelor's degree outside behavioral health plus 1 year of behavioral health experience; or a bachelor's degree in a behavioral field; or a master's degree or higher in a behavioral health field.
At least 1 year of substance use counseling experience, including individual or group counseling.
Strong understanding of substance use, addiction, and recovery clinicals.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic medical records.
Valid Arizona driver's license; must be at least 21 years old, have at least 4 years of driving experience, and meet Terros Health's driving policy requirements.
Have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Level 1) or apply for one within 7 working days of employment.
Interpersonal skills to build professional, positive relationships with coworkers, members, families, and community members.
Good communication skills, including a non-judgmental approach, effective listening, and positive interactions.
Pass a background check, TB test, and other pre-employment screening.
Meet the physical demands required to perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodations available where applicable.
Have a very flexible schedule to support treatment services 7 days per week, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.
Experience with NextGen electronic medical records.
Basic understanding of the DSM-V.
Certified Case Manager.

Responsibilities

Work as a member of an ACT clinical team to assess member needs and goals, contribute to individual service plans, advocate for members, and liaise with families and community agencies.
Use Motivational Interviewing techniques to engage members in treatment services.
Provide time-unlimited, community-based ACT services, including needs and functioning assessments, treatment planning, direct care, service coordination, advocacy, medication observation and education, independent living skills training, and identification of meaningful daily activities.
Recruit new clients who may benefit from ACT services.
Routinely assess clients' need for ACT services using explicit criteria to determine when transfer to less intensive services is appropriate.
Transition eligible clients gradually and individually, ensure continuity of care, monitor their status, and reintroduce services as needed to support stability in the community.
Facilitate individual and group substance use treatment according to clients' individual service plans.
Provide other therapeutic counseling services based on clients' individual needs and treatment recommendations.
Participate in developing each client's service plan, including recovery goals, interventions, and needed services.
Provide ACT team staff with education and consultation regarding substance use issues.

Benefits

Additional $3.00 per hour ACT differential in addition to base pay.
Additional language differential pay may be available for bilingual employees.
Competitive mileage reimbursement.
Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families.
Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage.
Vision insurance.
Group life and disability insurance.
Pet insurance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Interest-free medical line of credit.
Financial education, planning, and support resources.
Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits.
Three weeks of PTO in the first year.
Paid sick time.
10 paid holidays annually.
Comprehensive wellness program featuring challenges, activities, and prizes.
Employee Assistance Program available to employees and their family members.
Trip Reduction Program.
Professional growth and career development opportunities, including scholarships, clinical supervision, and continuing education units.
Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University.
Access to the Working Advantage Employee Discount Program, including savings on gym memberships, car rentals, flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more.