Outpatient SUD Specialist

MBI Health Services • Washington, DC

3d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

MBI Health Services, LLC is seeking an Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Specialist to provide clinical support to individuals pursuing recovery in ambulatory care settings. The role focuses on helping clients sustain long-term recovery while managing routine community, family, and occupational responsibilities. The specialist conducts clinical assessments, develops intervention strategies, delivers therapeutic guidance, and coordinates care and referrals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
• Active state certification or licensure as a substance abuse counselor (CADC, LADC, CASAC) or mental health professional (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC).
• 1 to 3 years of clinical experience in addiction treatment or behavioral health; outpatient experience preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer typing skills, particularly with Google Suite.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in outpatient addiction treatment or behavioral health settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive clinical evaluations and diagnostic intakes using standardized criteria such as ASAM and DSM-5 to determine appropriate ambulatory treatment intensity.
• Develop, monitor, and revise individualized service strategies with measurable rehabilitation objectives and action steps.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapeutic sessions using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
• Provide timely de-escalation and emergency interventions for clients experiencing severe emotional distress or heightened relapse vulnerability.
• Coordinate integrated care by connecting clients with community supports, including housing assistance, occupational placement, healthcare, and psychiatric interventions for co-occurring conditions.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential electronic medical documentation in compliance with federal privacy standards, state licensure mandates, and reimbursement specifications.
• Participate in interdisciplinary clinical consultations and case reviews, and partner with judicial entities such as specialized drug courts and community social service providers as needed.
• Help manage laboratory requests and toxicological screenings for clients receiving SUD services.
• Support care coordination during intake, transfer, discharge, or disenrollment, and facilitate referrals to external services and agencies when appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level