FACT Substance Use Recovery Specialist

Apalachee Center Inc; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Apalachee Center, Inc. seeks a compassionate FACT Substance Abuse Specialist to join its Florida Assertive Community Treatment team. You will conduct assessments and provide counseling and recovery support to adults with co-occurring disorders, aiming for long-term stability in the community.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a human services field, with a Master’s preferred, and at least two years of relevant experience. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related human services field required.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of related professional experience, including assessment and treatment of individuals with substance use disorders.
• Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Experience providing community-based services using the ACT/PACT model preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet agency driving requirements.
• Strong communication, assessment, crisis intervention, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of substance use treatment, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and substance use assessments.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling and recovery support.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on recovery, relapse prevention, and long-term stability.
• Assist individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Provide crisis intervention and participate in scheduled after-hours on-call coverage.
• Connect clients with community resources, treatment programs, housing assistance, and other support services.
• Teach essential life skills, including stress management, healthy relationships, independent living, and coping strategies.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate comprehensive client care.
• Provide education and cross-training to team members regarding substance use disorders and effective treatment approaches.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency standards.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, and ongoing care coordination.
• Promote client safety, independence, and successful community integration.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Social Work/Counseling or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Apalachee Center, Inc. seeks a compassionate FACT Substance Abuse Specialist to join its Florida Assertive Community Treatment team. You will conduct assessments and provide counseling and recovery support to adults with co-occurring disorders, aiming for long-term stability in the community.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a human services field, with a Master’s preferred, and at least two years of relevant experience. A valid driver's license is required.