Substance Use Specialist

Start Corporation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

13 paid holidays per year

403(b) and 403(b) matching

Job summary

Start Corporation in Baton Rouge is seeking a Substance Use Specialist to provide support, treatment, and group services in the community and clients' homes.

The position requires a Bachelor or Master’s in a social services field (preferred) and at least 1 year of specialized training or supervision in substance use. A valid driver’s license is required to transport clients and coordinate services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in social services (preferred).
• At least 1 year of specialized training or supervision experience in populations with substance use (required).
• Be over 18 years of age (required).
• Possess a valid driver’s license (required).
• No restrictions or adverse actions that would disqualify for Medicaid or other billing (required).

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a treatment plan to address behavioral health and co-occurring disorders.
• Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately.
• Effectively teaches daily living skills, social skills, and household management skills.
• Participates as part of a multidisciplinary team providing substance abuse counseling, support, and resources for referrals when appropriate.
• Conducts in a manner of professionalism that is conducive to recovery from mental illness, co-occurring disorders and overall wellness.
• Provides supportive services for clients and arranges for the provision of services from community resources based on individualized treatment plans.
• Participates in setting treatment plan goals/objectives with clients within 30 days of admission and updated every 3 months.
• Conducts co-occurring groups and treatment as outlined in the ACT Fidelity Manual with supervision of Team Lead and other licensed professional staff.
• Performs regular case maintenance activities including documenting actions, making narrative entries, preparing necessary reports and/or social summaries, etc.
• Consults with facility personnel and administrative field personnel; collects and analyzes data to identify needs for the assigned special services program within the particular service area.
• Maintains a clear driving record in order to be able to drive company vehicles to provide transportation to clients.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication

Behavioral health

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in social services

Job description

About Start Corporation

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.

Job Description

Our Baton Rouge ACT department is looking for an Substance Use Specialist to provide substance use support, treatment and groups in the community/client's homes.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in social services field (preferred)
• Minimum of one year of specialized training or supervision experience in populations with substance use (required)
• Be over 18 years of age (required)
• Possess a valid driver’s license (required)
• No restrictions or adverse actions that would disqualify for Medicaid or other billing (required)

Core Competencies

• Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
• Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
• Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral health symptoms, interventions, and impact.
• Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency / ethical guidelines.
• Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.

Job Duties / Skills Required

• Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a treatment plan to address behavioral health and co-occurring disorders.
• Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately.
• Effectively teaches daily living skills, social skills, and household management skills.
• Participates as part of a multidisciplinary team providing substance abuse counseling, support, and resources for referrals when appropriate.
• Conducts in a manner of professionalism that is conducive to recovery from mental illness, co-occurring disorders and overall wellness.
• Provides supportive services for clients and arranges for the provision of services from community resources based on individualized treatment plans.
• Participates in setting treatment plan goals/objectives with clients within 30 days of admission and updated every 3 months.
• Conducts co-occurring groups and treatment as outlined in the ACT Fidelity Manual with supervision of Team Lead and other licensed professional staff.
• Performs regular case maintenance activities including documenting actions, making narrative entries, preparing necessary reports and/or social summaries, etc.
• Consults with facility personnel and administrative field personnel; collects and analyzes data to identify needs for the assigned special services program within the particular service area.
• Maintains a clear driving record in order to be able to drive company vehicles to provide transportation to clients.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance,disability insurance,life insurance, paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year for regular full time staff, 403(b), and 403(b) matching.