Substance Use Specialist

Newport Mental Health; Middletown (RI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of PTO to start

Up to 11 paid holidays each year

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid life insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Newport Mental Health in Middletown, RI seeks a Substance Use Specialist to coordinate care for adults 18+ with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. You will complete intake and psychosocial assessments and work toward LCDP licensure.

You will join a care team, provide individual counseling, lead group therapy, participate in treatment planning, and educate clients on substance abuse issues.

Qualifications

• LCDP certification in process with progress toward completion or a Bachelor's degree in social science or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, and able to prioritize deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual substance use counseling to assigned clients.
• Lead group therapy and activities related to substance use.
• Participate in comprehensive team treatment planning with the care team.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure client needs are met.
• Educate clients on issues related to substance abuse treatment.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivated and independent

Time management

Valid driver’s license

Education

LCDP certification in process with progress toward completion

Bachelor's degree in social science or related field

Job description

Substance Use Specialist

Salary: $60,000 to $65,000

Schedule: Full-Time | 37.5 hours per week

WHY JOIN NEWPORT MENTAL HEALTH?

At Newport Mental Health, we invest in our employees by offering competitive pay, exceptional time-off benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

What We Offer…

• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start, with additional PTO for Director-level roles
• Up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 1 paid Flex Holiday each year
• Separate paid personal days
• Separate paid sick time
• $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

*Benefits and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and employment status; additional criteria may apply to certain benefits and incentives.

WHO WE ARE…

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …

We are seeking a Substance Use Specialist to join our team. Partnering with care teams, this role will coordinate care for our clients. Completes Intake & Psychosocial Assessments to determine diagnosis including mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. This role will accept individuals who are in the process of obtaining their LCDP with proof of progress toward completing licensure. The Substance Use Specialist will be working with an adult population (18+) who have severe and persistent mental illness requiring intensive, community-based treatment.

Essential Duties:

• Provide individual substance use counseling to assigned clients in accordance with organization policy & procedures.
• Lead group activities and group therapy related to substance abuse and addictions.
• Participate in comprehensive team treatment planning and activities.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and coworkers to ensure client needs are met.
• Educate clients regarding issues associated with substance abuse treatment.

Requirements

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…

• LCDP Certification in process with proof of progress toward completion or Bachelor's Degree with major in social science or related field.
• Exceptional verbal and writing skills with the ability to communicate with audiences across all levels.
• Self-motivated and independent with the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to travel to our facilities throughout the area.

Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.