WellLife Network is seeking Substance Abuse Specialist to join our Brooklyn Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program.

ACT is team-based treatment model that provides multidisciplinary, flexible treatment and support to people with severe mental illness.
WHO YOU ARE: A clinical staff member who, in addition to performing routine team duties, has lead responsibility for integrating dual diagnosis treatment for those with a substance use disorder with the tasks of all team members and for providing substance abuse treatment individually and in groups. SOME ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conducts assessment of all dual diagnosed program participants to assess areas of need; assists in the development of individual services plans for the dual diagnosis consumer, participates in the bi-annual reviews.
• Initiates, conducts and follows up the process of periodic drug/alcohol screens; leads or co lead psycho educational/substance abuse educational groups; facilitates and monitors participation in various self-help groups including substance abuse support groups, NA, AA; guides the coordination of appropriate medical, psychiatric, substance abuse services.
• Meets routinely with the dual diagnosed participants and management team to review goal progress, identifies participants needs and updates program plan; participates actively as a member of inter-disciplinary program planning team.
• Provides networking and linkages between the programs, mental health providers, and alcohol and drug treatment communities, requires both telephone and face-to-face contact;
• Develop treatment plans with the input of other members of the ACT team and the consumers.
• Coordinate case management services in order to ensure comprehensive development of an individual’s service plan.
• Coordinate services with other specialist on the ACT Team, i.e. Family specialist, Employment specialist, Nurse, Case manager.
• Provide crisis intervention and mental health counseling as needed.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in social work, mental health or marriage and family therapy
• Two years’ experience working with Mental Health and Substance Abuse consumers preferred.
• Experience working with behavioral health population preferred.
• CASAC preferred
• Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter all documentation into electronic medical record.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and vehicle required – candidates are subject to regulatory background checks and must be willing to utilize own vehicle for home visits.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)
• Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing
• Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future
• Generous Employee Referral Program

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This position may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the team and clients.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road