Alcohol and Drug Service Specialist

County of Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

NHSC loan forgiveness options

Job summary

County of Santa Barbara seeks an Alcohol & Drug Service Specialist to provide Substance Use Disorder treatment services to adults. You will conduct screenings, assessments, and referrals, document in EHR, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires travel among Santa Barbara, Lompoc, and Santa Maria facilities, with potential for flexible scheduling and guidance from Behavioral Wellness. Bilingual skills are highly preferred; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience with co-occurring substance use disorder and mental health conditions.
• Experience in an integrated healthcare setting.
• Passion for serving uninsured, under-insured, justice-involved, and low-income populations.
• Familiarity with AOD-related screenings, assessments, and interventions.
• Experience with case management provisions, including placement and referral services, evaluation for support services, and plan development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and addiction assessments and referrals for adults.
• Attend regular meetings and document services in EHR.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Support patients across all three facilities (Santa Barbara, Lompoc, Santa Maria).

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Co-occurring SUD expertise

Integrated healthcare experience

Case management

Community outreach

Job description

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Alcohol & Drug Service Specialist

Job posting# 26-0458-02 (O)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

SALARY

$37.26 - $44.68 Hourly

$77,509.12 - $92,930.24 Annually

Bilingual Allowance, when applicable

Are you committed to supporting individuals on their path to recovery and wellness? County of Santa Barbara is seeking skilled and compassionate Alcohol and Drug Counselors to join our team as an Alcohol and Drug Service Specialist.

We are accepting applications to fill one (1) Full-Time Alcohol and Drug Service Specialist for Behavioral Wellness. Behavioral Wellness has facilities in Santa Barbara, Lompoc, and Santa Maria, and applicants must be willing to travel to and work at all three facilities. To be considered, all applicants must check "All Locations" on the application agency wide question and supplemental questionnaire.

NOTE: We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list that will be used to fill current and future Full-Time, Part-Time, Extra Help and 1414* vacancies in multiple locations including Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. Please select ALL departments and locations you would like to be considered for initial employment.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

BENEFITS:

The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Click on the Benefits Tab above or CLICK HERE to view more information.

• Retirement reciprocity
• Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate

The County may provide reimbursement for reasonable relocation expenses, and, at the discretion of the CEO, can provide flexible relocation assistance, housing and student loan offsets, cash incentives, and/or vacation and sick leave pre-accruals in the interest of attracting the best talent to the organization.

May be eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program, Perkins Loan Cancellation and/or National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program under the National Health Service Corps (NHSC).

THE POSITION:

Under general direction, the Alcohol and Drug Services Specialist (ADSS) will work within a multidisciplinary team setting, providing Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment services to adults. The candidate conducts screenings, addiction assessments, and treatment referrals to people with alcohol and other drug-related problems and/or co-occurring mental health conditions; attends regular meetings and completes timely documentation of services provided in Electronic Health Record (EHR); and performs other duties as required.

THE DEPARTMENTS:

Behavioral Wellness ( www.santabarbaracounty.gov/BWELL )

Alcohol and Drug Program: Behavioral Wellness is hiring for an Alcohol and Drug Services Specialist to provide services treatment services for the CalAIM Justice-Involved Re-Entry Initiative, including Behavioral Health Linkage services for incarcerated individuals and care coordination services for justice-involved individuals post-release. The ADSS works with an interdisciplinary team to serve justice-involved adults, conducting screenings, assessments and care coordination services for individuals requesting behavioral health services following release from incarceration. Work is provided in the office as well as in the community and in jail settings. The Behavioral Health Linkages (BHL) program is a collaborative, recovery-oriented approach involving clients, treatment team members, Jail Care Managers, and when appropriate, the jail healthcare provider, CDCR, and community-based organizations. BHL services are closely coordinated with specialty mental health programs and Drug Medi-Cal treatment programs to ensure coordinated treatment plans addressing individual needs.

County Health ( www.santabarbaracounty.gov/CHD )

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program: The Alcohol and Drug Services Specialist role is embedded within the primary care clinic and will support the MAT program. This role focuses on assisting patients in recovery by regularly communicating with them, ensuring they attend appointments, connecting them to community recovery services, and providing ongoing support throughout the recovery process. The specialist will work closely with addiction medicine physicians, Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, and administrative staff to coordinate care and support patients’ recovery goals. The patient population includes historically underserved communities, including Mixteco-speaking, Spanish-speaking, agricultural/field worker populations, people experiencing homelessness, and justice-involved individuals. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish or English/Mixteco are highly preferred but not required. A strong background in substance use treatment is also preferred.

The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess:

• Experience with co-occurring substance use disorder and mental health conditions;
• Experience in an integrated healthcare setting;
• Passion for serving uninsured, under-insured, justice-involved, and low-income populations;
• Have familiarity with providing AOD related screenings, assessments, and interventions.
• Have experience with case management provisions, including placement and referral services, evaluation for support services, plan development