JOB SUMMARY:?The BA Behavioral Specialist is responsible for providing intervention services in the form of screening, assessment, group and individual sessions with court ordered consumers.?

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:?The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification with or without accommodation. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.?

The Behavioral Specialist shall perform the following responsibilities without limitation.?

• Perform outpatient intervention counseling
• Perform emergency screenings, assessments, interventions as needed
• Be knowledgeable of the Marchman Act
• Facilitate didactic group sessions
• Maintain open communication and respect with referral sources
• Promote substance abuse education in the community
• Adhere to intervention protocol as addressed in Chapter 65D-30
• Assist in networking resources and referral services for consumers
• Maintain center records in accordance with stated policies and procedures.
• Maintain consistency and accountability in consumer/contract reporting requirements.
• Maintain current all staff development requirements for this position.
• The ability to comply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunity compliance.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive criticism from supervisors and managers.
• Willingness to abide by the company’s published rules and regulations

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Two years experience working in the substance abuse or related field.
• Minimum one year experience working with the target population
• Must be Over the age of 21
• Minimum of 5-years driving experience required
• Possess a continuously valid US Driver’s license for the past three years, from date of issue required
• Safe Driving record required