What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addiction Specialist position at HealthPort?
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Now hiring for 4-day work week Monday- Thursday
ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT) TEAM ADDICTIONS SPECIALIST
ACT Team Addiction Specialist Position Summary:
The Addictions Specialist is part of an interdisciplinary team that provides quality evidenced based practices to clients living in the community struggling with behavioral health. This position will have primary responsibility for assisting clients with their substance use recovery. This is a full-time position.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide quality services to fulfill the ACT mission of providing sanctuary and support to clients in the community.
- Facilitate groups once per week.
- Using motivation interviewing to promote change, utilize the stages of change to encourage recovery and to meet member’s needs regarding their own recovery.
- Develop person centered individual recovery plans and document progress towards achieving goals.
- Assist in coordination of services received from other community agencies.
Qualifications, Education and Experience:
- Associate degree in the Human Services field and two years’ experience working with chronically mentally ill clients. CSC-AD or CDC preferred.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Valid full driver's license with a safe driving record.
- Minimum of one to three years’ experience in addictions counseling is required.
- Experience in resolving conflict and use of de-escalating techniques.
Why work for HealthPort?
HealthPort is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center that offers outpatient therapy, substance abuse, and primary care services. Our mission is living an organically developmental culture embedded in a comprehensive evidence-based program for the health of the community. We offer a rich benefit package, competitive salaries, tuition assistance, 401(k) 3% employer contribution and 2% match. Check out our website healthport.org.
Salary : $40,000 - $55,000