Substance Use Disorder Specialist (Permanent Supportive Housing)

L.A. Family Housing Corporation•North Hollywood, CA

9d•$26

About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Specialist is responsible for providing Project Based substance use disorder assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, follow-up referral/service, as well as appropriate programming at multiple PSH sites. This position will work within a Project Based Multidisciplinary Team and will collaborate with various community agencies and programs that provide inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment.

Requirements

Experience in field-based services and familiarity with Coordinated Entry System (CES) for homelessness
In-depth knowledge of issues faced by homeless individuals, including health, substance abuse, mental health, and resources
Demonstrates empathy, non-judgmental attitude, and high tolerance for individuals with mental and physical health needs
Familiarity with "harm reduction" and "housing first" approaches
Understanding of substance use disorders according to DSM-5
Proficient in extensive charting, electronic data entry, and documentation
Clinical experience with multiple diagnoses
Availability for after-hours crisis response
Handling emotionally charged situations and providing crisis intervention
Collaborative work within multidisciplinary teams
Conflict resolution expertise
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and web-based software
Strong prioritization skills for roles and tasks
Advocacy and creative problem-solving abilities
Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to be flexible and work in an environment subject to ongoing change
Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification
Ability to pass post-offer Tuberculosis (TB) clearances
Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Physical Exam
Travel is a regular duty for this position and is required 30% of the time
Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and auto insurance in good standing
Use of a personal vehicle to travel between worksites and other locations is required
Ability to work a 9/80 work schedule
Must be registered with CAADE, CADTP, and CCAPP.
Must be enrolled in a substance use disorder (SUD) counselor training program but have not yet completed the training program, internship hours, and certification exam.
Must be able to provide documentation of enrollment in the SUD counselor training program and registration with CAADE, CADTP, and CCAPP.
OR Completed Substance Use Counselor course work including internship and externship hours and certification exam
Active CAADE, CADTP, and CCAPP accreditation required
6 months experience providing direct homeless service delivery, case management, health care, behavioral health care, or substance use counseling required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual: Spanish/English preferred
Experience working with individuals experiencing homeless preferred

Responsibilities

Provides Project Based outreach to participants with a history of Homelessness living in permanent supportive housing.
Motivates PSH residents to engage in services and activities that promote well-being by building rapport, collaborating with the ICMS team and providing support to participants
Creates relationships with substance use treatment providers and develops the referral process; maintains a resource listing of substance use disorder services
Collaborates with Assistant Directors, Enrichment Coordinator and onsite staff to develop programming for all PSH sites
Screens and identifies persons with a substance use disorder or substance use symptoms; works with the individuals to develop a substance use treatment plan utilizing a harm reduction approach
Provides follow-up services to ensure that referrals are completed; provide advocacy as needed, engage in care coordination and discharge planning
Responsible for providing insight and knowledge of substance use-related disorders to outreach team members
Maintains thorough and accurate records in both written form and through assigned electronic databases
Coordinates program department activities as directed by supervisor
Attends various regular staff, agency and community meetings as designated by supervisor
Drives personal vehicle in and around Los Angeles County and drives agency vehicles periodically to transport clients
Additional tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor