Substance Abuse Specialist - Community Support Team ( CADC, LCASA, LCAS, CCS )
About The Position
The Community Supports Team Substance Abuse Professional under the supervision of the Team Lead will support members that are identified to have ongoing treatment for Substance Abuse co-occurring with a mental health diagnosis. You will perform assessments and person-centered treatment planning in coordination with the CST partners. You will be assisting members in symptom monitoring and management, along with substance abuse education to reduce a higher level of care. You will assist in promoting positive leisure activity development and various areas of skill building in order to maintain recovery. You will perform assessments to determine best practice in crisis planning along with assisting in maintaining a renewing authorization to ensure that the member receives all services necessary on the continuum of care. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to practice autonomy with your existing team, while collaborating with the treatment team. We will look to you to help growth of service area; this will occur through your connections to community engagement while working in collaboration with various behavioral health resources.
Requirements
- Must hold one of the following North Carolina substance use credentials: CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), LCAS (Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist), LCAS-A (LCAS Associate), or CCS (Certified Clinical Supervisor).
- Regularly walk, stand or stoop.
- Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Regularly drive a motor vehicle.
- Must be physically able to complete NCI-B and CPR.
Responsibilities
- Perform assessments and person-centered treatment planning in coordination with CST partners.
- Assist members in symptom monitoring and management.
- Provide substance abuse education to reduce a higher level of care.
- Assist in promoting positive leisure activity development and various areas of skill building to maintain recovery.
- Perform assessments to determine best practice in crisis planning.
- Assist in maintaining renewing authorization to ensure members receive all necessary services.
- Collaborate with the treatment team.
- Engage in community engagement and collaborate with various behavioral health resources to grow the service area.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with regular performance feedback
- Healthcare Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
