ISUD Support Specialist

El Centro Family Health • Espanola, NM

50d • Onsite

About The Position

The Integrated Substance Use Disorder (I-SUD) Support Specialist collaborates with peer support specialists, behavioral health providers, medical providers, and clients experiencing substance use disorders (SUDs), including opioid use disorder (OUD). This role involves case management, connecting clients to resources, community outreach, scheduling, and facilitating or co-facilitating group sessions. Responsibilities may also include supporting clients in college settings or School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Peer or Family Specialist or Certified Community Health Worker.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients, providing individualized case management and support services.
• Conduct crisis intervention for clients in need.
• Make internal and external referrals for specialty or community services, ensuring client follow-through.
• Provide education on healthy habits, harm reduction, and SUD prevention.
• Coordinate and schedule integrated patient visits, including team appointments with behavioral health and medical providers.
• Deliver Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) for adults with serious behavioral health disorders, including SUDs, and for children or adolescents with Serious Emotional, Neurobiological, or Behavioral Disorders.
• Conduct SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) services for clients at risk of or experiencing substance use disorders.
• Provide psychoeducation, support services, skills-building, and crisis intervention.
• Participate in community outreach and group facilitation/co-facilitation as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Employee Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• In-house training and CEUs
• Eligibility for student loan repayment programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED