Job Description

Compensation : $$ 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. Day shift work hours, on-call rotation for evenings and weekends are required.

• 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

Last updated : 2024-04-27