Job Title: OSAR Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Outreach

Do you have a passion for helping others and want a career where you can make a difference? Then join our NTBHA team. We have proved to be a strong, self-sufficient and enduring foundation within our community. We are committed to connecting and serving our clients where they live. Please apply if you want to build a career here!

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA), based in Dallas is responsible for developing a collaborative system of care for children, adolescents and adults with severe mental illness and other serious emotional disturbances, as well as those experiencing a substance use disorder.

We are responsible for developing a collaborative system of care for individuals in crisis in the NTBHA service area. We are focused on trauma-informed, resilience-oriented care in all services provided.

The OSAR SUD Outreach Contractor will serve our six-county region of Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro and Rockwall Counties.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Assists with promoting awareness of OSAR services, arranging Narcan & COVID-19 supply order and delivery.
• Travel within our 6-county region for outreach events, outreach, arranging order & delivery of COVID-19 supplies, and meetings.
• Identifies site locations for outreach work. Identifies and attends approved community events to represent OSAR and distribute educational OSAR materials, items, and Narcan kits.
• Refers interested agencies that want presentations to the OSAR SUD Education Specialist-Trainer.
• Establishes and keeps current a resource file/directory of information regarding available programs, services, contact persons and avenues of access in the community, and current trends of knowledge regarding health services.
• Weekly email or phone outreach. Attends community and agency meetings as well as outreach events as required and directed.
• Maintains, distributes/delivers and logs Narcan kits distribution, as well as COVID-19 supplies for community and providers.
• Develops and submits accurate reports regarding program activities, communities served and other information as needed.
• Responsible for purchase orders, maintaining and logging distribution of OSAR inventory for events and OSAR COVID 19 supply distribution to community agencies, NTBHA providers, etc.
• Duties and projects may be assigned or changed to meet business needs.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associate level acceptable, BA/BS degree or higher in health or human/social service-related field preferred, or 1 year work related experience preferably in substance use disorders.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and automobile liability insurance, with a good driving record.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus but not required.
• Current knowledge of local community resources, providers, and social supports for homeless and indigent populations within the NTBHA service area.
• Experience in and knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction and recovery principles and standards of care.
• Good organizational skills.
• Pass and maintain a clear background record as required for healthcare organization under state and federal contracts.
• Be able to lift or carry up to 40 lbs.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. with an ability to become familiar with company-specific programs and software.
• Must be able to work on and have knowledge of a PC (personal computer).

NTBHA is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our hiring practices and in our experiences as employees. We strive to create a mindful and respectful environment and culture that is free of perceived harassment, racism, and discrimination, creating an environment of understanding and compassion for all lived experiences.