Substance Abuse Specialist - Community Support Team ( CADC, LCASA, LCAS, CCS )

Pathways to Life, Inc; Tucker Estates (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental,

Vision

Paid Time Off

Per Diem and Part Time Options

Job summary

Pathways to Life, Inc. is seeking a Substance Abuse Professional to support individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health needs within the Community Supports Team. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, and collaboration with CST partners to deliver person-centered care.

You will monitor symptoms, provide substance abuse education, promote recovery-oriented activities, and assist with crisis planning and service authorizations to ensure continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Must hold one of NC substance use credentials listed.
• Candidates must hold CADC, LCAS, LCAS-A or CCS credential.
• Full-time employment with comprehensive compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and person-centered treatment planning for co-occurring substance use and mental health.
• Support symptom monitoring and education to reduce higher levels of care.
• Promote leisure activities and skill-building to maintain recovery.
• Assist in crisis planning and renewing authorizations to ensure services are delivered.

Education

CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor)

LCAS (Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist)

LCAS-A (LCAS Associate)

CCS (Certified Clinical Supervisor)

Job description

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a talented individual who shares our focus and dedication for those we serve and support. This is a role that is key for service delivery within the Community Supports Team Service area and designed to truly make a difference in the lives of the individuals that are served, improving the quality of life and connection to community.

What you will do

The Community Supports Team Substance Abuse Professional under the supervision of the Team Lead will support members that are identified to have ongoing treatment for Substance Abuse co-occurring with a mental health diagnosis. You will perform assessments and person-centered treatment planning in coordination with the CST partners. You will be assisting members in symptom monitoring and management, along with substance abuse education to reduce a higher level of care. You will assist in promoting positive leisure activity development and various areas of skill building in order to maintain recovery. You will perform assessments to determine best practice in crisis planning along with assisting in maintaining a renewing authorization to ensure that the member receives all services necessary on the continuum of care.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to practice autonomy with your existing team, while collaborating with the treatment team. We will look to you to help growth of service area; this will occur through your connections to community engagement while working in collaboration with various behavioral health resources.

Qualifications to join a winning team

Licensure/Certification

Must hold one of the following North Carolina substance use credentials:

• CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
• LCAS (Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist)
• LCAS-A (LCAS Associate)
• CCS (Certified Clinical Supervisor)

Pathways to Life, Inc. offers comprehensive compensation and benefit to full time employees including

• Competitive compensation with regular performance feedback
• Healthcare Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Per Diem and Part Time Options available.

Who we are

Pathways to Life is a local wellness organization that is committed to helping individuals and families achieve wellness. We specialize in mental health, substance abuse, outpatient services, laboratory testing, medication management, and community and in home mental health services for adults and children.

Since 2006 we have been providing quality services to our local communities through proven programs and treatment methods delivered to our clients by local and qualified professional staff who understand the importance of affecting positive change and restoring wellness in the lives of all that we serve.

What we believe

At Pathways to Life, our mission is to foster continual growth in the lives of those we serve., our colleagues, our culturally diverse communities and ourselves. Our efforts enhance recovery, wellness, self-determination and independence by providing person centered supports, advocacy and outreach efforts delivered with empathy and respect. Pathways prides itself on whole person treatment and we believe in our clients and staff having as many healthy resources as possible.

Physical Demands

• Regularly walk, stand or stoop
• occasionally lift, carry, push or pull
• move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• regularly drive a motor vehicle
• must be physically able to complete NCI-B and CPR

Pathways to Life, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer providing reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.