Job Description

Compensation: $27.98-$40.49 Dependent on Credential/License

Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen!

The Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist is responsible for providing specialized services for the treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental illness to individuals enrolled in the ACT and ACT TAY Program.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position that will require the candidate to be on call. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – JOB SPECIFIC
• Service provision based on multidisciplinary ACT care plan to include, but not limited to, conducting comprehensive substance use assessments that consider the relationship between substance use and mental health; Assessing and tracking consumers' stage of change readiness and stages of treatment; Using outreach and motivational interviewing techniques; Using cognitive behavioral approaches and relapse prevention; Providing individual co-occurring counseling; Arranging and providing educational and process groups co-occurring counseling; Preparing and/or participating in development of individualized wellness plans and wellness plan reviews
• High percentage of consumer contact involve specialty related activities related to substance use or co-occurring treatment concerns
• Responsible for appropriate documentation and recording within the case record according to policy
• Participate in ongoing clinical supervision
• Participate in regular team meetings, including the following functions WITHIN the team: Modeling skills and consultation; Cross training other staff and help them develop dual disorder assessment and treatment skills; Attend daily organization team meetings; and attending all treatment planning meetings for consumers with a dual disorder
• Adhere to ongoing professional training policies
• Other duties as assigned