What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACT II - Substance Use Specialist (Full Time) position at Community Care Alliance?
ACT II - Substance Use Specialist (Full Time)
If you are a Substance Use or Co-Occurring Clinician looking to be part of a team, then we have a position for you in our Community Support Program. We are recruiting for a qualified individual to provide assessment, counseling, relapse prevention, case management, education, and group substance use treatment to adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
The Substance Use Specialist works as part of a multidisciplinary team, which strives to help individuals achieve their goals in a recovery-focused environment. Services are provided to individuals in a variety of settings, including their home, the agency, the community, as well as other treatment settings.
Candidate should demonstrate high-level skills in engaging individuals, knowledge of a variety of psychotherapy techniques and modalities, multicultural awareness, ability to work independently, and as part of a collaborative team. Candidate should also demonstrate knowledge of relevant ethical and confidentiality guidelines in behavioral health practice, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a willingness to engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices/evidence-based practices in behavioral health care.
Preferred experience in community behavioral health services, use of electronic health records, and strong computer skills. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
We also provide a significant amount of no-cost trainings annually to help you maintain and recertify your CADC/LCDP.
Education/License Requirements:
- LCDP, CADC, Principal Counselor, Counselor, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMHC- A, LMFT, LMFT-A
- Must have minimum of an AA degree with an LCDP
- Must have a valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance.
To apply for this opening, please visit our website http://www.communitycareri.org and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.
About Us
Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant, and better informed to meet their economic, social, and emotional challenges.
Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.
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