ACT Team Substance Abuse Specialist - LCAS, LCASA, CADC

A CARING ALTERNATIVE LLC

About The Position

A Caring Alternative, LLC (ACA) is a well-established comprehensive care agency providing behavioral health and substance use disorder services to adults, adolescents, and children in Western North Carolina. The agency was founded on the belief that when people truly care and are willing to go the extra mile, we will not only improve lives, but we will also create success in the lives of the people we support. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.caringalternative.com. An Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team consists of a community-based group of medical, behavioral health and rehabilitation professionals who use a team approach to meet the needs of an individual with severe and persistent mental illness. This service consists of substance use services and structured rehabilitative interventions intended to increase and restore an individual’s ability to live successfully in the community. The role of the Substance Abuse Professional is to assess and track stages of change readiness and treatment and ensure that team treatment approaches are consistent with an individual’s readiness plan.

Requirements

LCAS, LCASA, CADC
Ability to perform tasks on the computer including working with Microsoft 360, Excel, Word and other basic programs.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance coverage and reliable transportation
Pass criminal background check and other regulatory checks
Provide proof of your education
A bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Special Education, or other closely related Human Services area
One (1) year of professional experience with the adult mental health population
Resume must include degree earned (major & minor), graduation month & year, relevant employment dates including month and year, and populations served.

Responsibilities

Use cognitive behavioral approaches and relapse prevention to work with individuals in later stages of change readiness
Facilitate the Person Centered Planning process for individuals assigned to him or her
Show knowledge and use of clinical process to achieve positive outcomes to include: evaluation, assessment, service, treatment planning, intervention techniques, aftercare, and transition planning
Remain available face to face or by telephone, 24 hours a day 7 days a week as staff serves as the first responder in the event of crisis situations. The service site will be at any location the consumer or family needs

Benefits

We offer a competitive rate of pay.
Work related mileage is paid tax free.
Free Clinical Supervision!
Be a Team Member!
Strong Core Values!
Flexibility!
Training!
Company laptop provided for most positions
401(k) & Roth retirement plans
Company matching 401(k) & Roth
11 paid holidays
Direct deposit
Paid Time Off accrual begins upon hire, 100 hours first year
Major medical, dental & vision insurance plus 16 hours paid sick time after 60 days
Company paid Life Insurance policy
Short term & long-term insurance available
Employee Assistance Program for free financial, emotional & legal help