Substance Use Specialist

A Caring Alternative•Asheville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Substance Use Professional to work with adults as a part of a Community Support Team. This service consists of community-based mental health and substance use services, and structured rehabilitative interventions intended to increase and restore an individual’s ability to live successfully in the community. The team approach involves structured, face-to-face therapeutic interventions that assist in reestablishing the individual’s community roles related to the following life domains: emotional, behavioral, social, safety, housing, medical and health, educational, vocational, and legal.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Special Education, or other closely related Human Services area.
Two (2) years of professional experience with the adult mental health population.
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.
Resume must include degree earned (major & minor), graduation month & year, relevant employment dates including month and year , and populations served.

Nice To Haves

LCAS, LCASA, CADC

Responsibilities

Provides psychoeducation as indicated in the PCP.
Assists with crisis interventions.
Assists the Team Lead with behavioral and substance use disorder treatment interventions.
Assists with the development of relapse prevention and disease management strategies.
Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments considering the relationship between substance use and mental health.

Benefits

Competitive Payrates
Work related mileage is paid tax free
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 60 days after hire.
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.
Solid training is provided & paid for by the company.
Free CPR, First Aid and NPI training.
CEUs are available and external training is also paid for by the company.