Outpatient SUD Specialist

MBI Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MBI Health Services, LLC is seeking an Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Specialist in Washington, DC to perform comprehensive evaluations and develop tailored service plans for individuals seeking recovery. The role requires CAC I, CAC II, or other qualifying credential and supports outpatient treatment strategies including CBT, DBT, and MI.

duties include care coordination, documentation compliance, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and external agencies to support transitions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or related field.
• Active state certification or licensure as a substance abuse counselor (CADC, LADC, CASAC) or mental health professional (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC).
• 1 to 3 years of clinical experience in addiction treatment or behavioral health, with outpatient settings preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer typing skills (Google Suite, in particular).
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive clinical evaluations and diagnostic intakes utilizing standardized diagnostic criteria to establish ambulatory treatment intensity.
• Develop, monitor, and revise tailored service strategies with measurable rehabilitation objectives.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapeutic sessions using CBT, DBT, and MI.
• Provide de-escalation and emergency intervention strategies for distress or relapse risk.
• Facilitate care coordination linking individuals with community supports and psychiatric interventions.
• Maintain confidential electronic medical documentation in compliance with privacy standards.
• Engage in interdisciplinary clinical consultations and case reviews with external agencies as needed.
• Assist with laboratory requests and toxicological screenings.
• Support transitions such as intake, transfer, discharge, or disenrollment and referrals to external services.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work/Related field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: MLK CSA - Washington, DC 20020, Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year, Are you a certified substance use disorder counselor passionate about helping individuals overcome addiction and achieve lasting recovery while making a meaningful difference in your community? MBI Health Services, LLC is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Specialist to join our team! We are looking for individuals with a CAC I, CAC II, or other qualifying substance use counseling credential who are committed to empowering individuals and supporting their recovery journey.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive clinical evaluations and diagnostic intakes utilizing standardized diagnostic criteria (e.g., ASAM, DSM-5) to establish suitable ambulatory treatment intensity.
• Develop, monitor, and revise tailored service strategies that define measurable rehabilitation objectives and action steps for each individual.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapeutic sessions utilizing research-backed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
• Provide prompt de-escalation and emergency intervention strategies for individuals encountering severe emotional distress or heightened vulnerability to relapse.
• Facilitate integrated care coordination by linking individuals with community supports, including housing assistance, occupational placement, healthcare options, and specialized psychiatric interventions for co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Ensure prompt, precise, and fully confidential maintenance of electronic medical documentation in strict compliance with federal privacy standards, state licensure mandates, and reimbursement specifications.
• Engage in interdisciplinary clinical consultations and case reviews, maintaining active partnerships with judicial entities such as specialized drug courts and community social service provider agencies as necessary.
• Help manage laboratory requests and toxicological screenings for individuals receiving substance use disorder (SUD) services.
• Support clinical care coordination during key transitions such as intake, transfer, and discharge or disenrollment, and facilitate referrals to external services and agencies when appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or related field.
• Active state certification or licensure as a substance abuse counselor (CADC, LADC, CASAC) or mental health professional (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC).
• 1 to 3 years of clinical experience in addiction treatment or behavioral health, with outpatient settings preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer typing skills (Google Suite, in particular).
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.