Substance Use Specialist-Adult Community Support Services

GHI Gateway Healthcare, Inc.; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to participate in a multidisciplinary team providing outreach, assessment, and evidence-based treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders.

The role emphasizes recovery support, care coordination, and family engagement within Brown University Health’s network. The position requires a degree and licensure/certification in behavioral health (CADC/LCDP or equivalent) and involves driving to client locations in Rhode Island, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred in a behavioral health field.
• Licensure/certification such as CADC, LCDP or master-level license required (LCSW/LICSW/LMHC/LMFT).
• Strong communication and documentation skills to support treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to discuss goals and preferences for independence.
• Contribute to person-centered treatment planning and progress notes.
• Provide evidence-based counseling with Motivational Interviewing and CBT.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for treatment planning and reviews.
• Support clients to achieve recovery goals and coordinate care.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred

CADC / LCDP or licensed (LCSW/LICSW/LMHC/LMFT)

Job description

SUMMARY

Provides screening, assessment, evidence-based treatment, and care coordination services. The position is part of a multi-disciplinary team (e.g., ACT, IHH, Healthy Transitions, CFTO) that is designed to provide outreach, comprehensive evidence-based treatment, referral, and support services for a designated population struggling with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use and their family members. The goals of the Substance Use Counselor are: 1) to assist clients with substance use recovery; 2) identify and provide intervention to overcome barriers to client recovery from substance use; and 3) promote, improve and sustain the overall well-being of the target population. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Meets with clients to discuss their goals and preferences for gaining and maintaining independence in their everyday lives. Contributes information to the person-centered treatment planning process. Creates rehabilitation activities for clients to help them develop independent living skills and promote social and recreational opportunities. Uses Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavior Therapy to engage and treat clients, and other evidence-based practices as identified for targeted populations. Meets with multidisciplinary team members, contributing knowledge and expertise in treatment planning, case review, and interventions. Supports clients as they work towards their substance use recovery goals. Maintains frequent communication and collaboration with client, team members, and community providers, and partners. Maintains knowledge of available providers and resources in the community to address specialized needs. Participates in supervision, team conferencing, department and agency meetings. Maintains detailed, accurate, and timely documentation in medical record. Collects, records, and analyzes required data within scope of job responsibilities. Enhances and maintains professional expertise through educational activities and trainings. Engages in trainings on evidence-based practice models specific to their assigned population, including motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy, implementing learned skills in daily interventions. Meets requirements for client contact time according to treatment plan, and for agency productivity targets. Follows agency policies and standards for client rights and confidentiality. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors or Master’s degree preferred. CADC, LCDP, or masters-level behavioral health license (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC-A, LMHC, LMFT-A or LMFT), required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

Valid driver's license and use of car during normal working hours, or other means of transportation to complete major functions of job. Automobile liability insurance coverage for vehicle used in accordance with center requirements. Understanding of mental health and substance use issues Understanding of human development and family systems model of care Oral and written communication skills at a proficient level, ensuring effective and professional communication Ability to provide crisis intervention, brief counseling, or case management when determined necessary. Diplomacy, strong collaboration and care coordination skills Report writing abilities, to include the formulation of clinical assessments and progress reports Ability to understand, embrace and reinforce agency ethics and codes of conduct in all contacts with clients, coworkers and the community.

Pay Range: $55,744.00-$91,956.80

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: GHI-Pawtucket-103 Bacon Street - 103 Bacon St. Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860 Work Type: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: Yes

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission