Substance Use Professional - ACT Team - Full Time

$2,000 sign on bonus!

We're expanding! SouthLight will now be offering services in the Cumberland County area - join us in building our new team!

As a member of our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive substance abuse assessments that describes the relationship between the member's mental health and substance use. You will serve as a consultant and educator to fellow ACT team members regarding integrated dual disorder treatment.

This is a community-based role that covers Cumberland County. If you love being out and about and seeing clients in the community, you may be a great fit. We provide mileage reimbursement!

Pay

CADC credential starts ~ $22.59 - 23.07 per hour

Associate or full licensure starts ~$25.00 per hour

$2,000 sign on bonus!

*bonus applies to external applicants only

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 830a-430p, flexible.

Benefits

Being a part of a non-profit behavioral health organization has some unique benefits, along with our incredible health insurance options. Working here at SouthLight, you will be able to make a difference in people's lives every day, and know that you are a part of inspiring positive change in your community.

You will be eligible for medical benefits the first of the month following your first 30 days. We have options for a standard plan, as well as an HSA with a $300 initial contribution and up to a $25 per paycheck match. You would receive 10 paid holidays as well as PTO hours which would accrue at a rate of 10 hours per month. After 6 months you would be eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 4% match. We also provide company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, in house and paid training opportunities, and paid credentialing. SouthLight is also eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Job Responsibilities of an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team Substance Use Professional

• Assist in the development of natural support networks
• Individual and group supportive counseling
• Monitor symptoms and medications and link the individual to the appropriate services, agencies and supports in the community
• Write, implement, evaluate, and revise client's person-centered plan and overall treatment goals
• Participate in on-call crisis intervention rotation
• Review treatment progress and provide continuous consultation with other Assertive Community Treatment Team staff
• Ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status which may put individual at risk.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided

Qualifications of an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team Substance Use Professional

Education and Experience

• Min of Bachelor's degree in Human Services
• Experience with Adult Developmental and Intellectual Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Use Disorders /2-4 years of experience working with co-occurring and mental health population preferred

Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Driver License
• LCAS, LCAS-A or CADC
• Fully licensed LCAS desirable but not required

About SouthLight Healthcare

Tap into your passion at SouthLight Healthcare. Build your career in an environment where your voice, passion and work matters every day. At the core of SouthLight is a commitment to our values, our employees and clients. We strive to be an organization where every colleague can contribute and excel. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a culture that values diversity and inclusion. SouthLight offers competitive opportunities and a robust benefits package.

Founded in 1970, SouthLight Healthcare is one of the area's largest and long-established nonprofit providers of substance use treatment and mental health services. With outpatient and community-based programs, SouthLight provides prevention, education and treatment services in the Triangle and beyond. SouthLight has multiple office locations throughout the Triangle area, serving more than 9,000 clients each year. Services include adult outpatient counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program, Psychiatric Services and Medication Management, Opioid Treatment Program, Court Deferral Program, Peer Support Services, Family Centered Treatment, Community Support Team and a residential treatment program for women and children and more.

How to Apply

You may apply at our website: https://www.southlight.org/careers& click "View Current Openings". You can also sign up for job alerts!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.59 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Signing bonus

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person