ACT Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) Specialist

Envision Health Inc; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Health Inc. in Danville, VA, seeks an ACT Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist to deliver integrated treatment for individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders in community settings.

You will work within the ACT framework, coordinating with medical providers and community agencies to promote recovery and wellness. The role emphasizes evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction, with on-site duties including crisis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Substance Abuse Counseling, or related field.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• CSAC, CSAC-A, LPC, Resident in Counseling, LCSW, or related credential preferred.
• Experience working with co-occurring disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substance use screenings and assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment and relapse prevention plans.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and Recovery-Oriented approaches.
• Provide integrated mental health and substance use interventions.
• Deliver services in homes, shelters, hospitals, and community settings.
• Coordinate care with medical providers, MAT programs, and community agencies.
• Participate in ACT team meetings and treatment planning.
• Provide education on addiction, recovery, and wellness.
• Participate in crisis intervention and outreach activities.
• Complete documentation in compliance with Medicaid and agency requirements.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Relapse prevention planning

Recovery-oriented approaches

Crisis intervention

Team-based care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services/Related Field

Master's Degree preferred

CSAC or LPC or LCSW preferred

Job description

Position Title: ACT Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) Specialist

Department: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Reports To: ACT Team Lead and Director of Behavioral Health Services

Position Summary

The ACT Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) Specialist provides integrated treatment services to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and co-occurring substance use disorders. Services are delivered in community settings in accordance with ACT, DBHDS, DMAS, and TMACT standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct substance use screenings and assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment and relapse prevention plans.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and Recovery-Oriented approaches.
• Provide integrated mental health and substance use interventions.
• Deliver services in homes, shelters, hospitals, and community settings.
• Coordinate care with medical providers, MAT programs, and community agencies.
• Participate in ACT team meetings and treatment planning.
• Provide education on addiction, recovery, and wellness.
• Participate in crisis intervention and outreach activities.
• Complete documentation in compliance with Medicaid and agency requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Substance Abuse Counseling, or related field required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• CSAC, CSAC-A, LPC, Resident in Counseling, LCSW, or related credential preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders preferred.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time
• Flexible schedule based on participant needs.
• Participation in ACT on-call and crisis coverage rotation as assigned.