Substance Abuse Specialist (MACT)

Description

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Mental Health Professional and Enjoy Exceptional Benefits! Receive a $2,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Starting Pay: $20-$23

What You’ll Get…

At our organization, we prioritize the growth, well-being, and satisfaction of our team members. As a full-time mental health professional, you'll benefit from:

• Limitless Growth and Career Advancement Opportunities: Thrive with us through diverse career paths and internal development programs.
• Career Development: Access ongoing training and development through our dedicated Organizational Development & Learning Department.
• Generous PTO Program: Enjoy up to 3 weeks off in your first year, with continuous accruals and an additional PTO day for Employee Well-Being.
• Paid Holidays: Celebrate 9 paid holidays annually.
• Wellness Program: Benefit from our expert Health Coach services and wellness incentives to reduce costs.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Receive up to $3,000 for educational advancement.
• Affordable Health Care Plans: Choose from comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Utilize H.S.A., H.R.A, and F.S.A. options with select medical plans.
• Insurance Coverage: Enjoy free Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life/AD&D Insurance up to $100,000.
• Retirement Savings: Benefit from 403(b) retirement plans with a company match.
• Employee Assistance: Access 6 free coaching and 6 free therapy sessions, plus a wealth of wellness content and services.
• Additional Insurance Options: Aetna Medical, Delta Dental, Eyemed vision, Pet Insurance, Additional Life/AD&D Insurance, and more!
  
  

Join us and be a part of a team that values your professional growth and personal well-being!

Who We Need

As a member of the Medical Assertive Community Treatment (MACT) Team, the Substance Abuse Specialist works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary care team to identify, assess, and provide stage-wise engagement, persuasion, active treatment, and relapse prevention/management services in individual and group formats for persons with alcohol, tobacco and other substance use involvement. Works as a collaborating MACT team member to facilitate recovery and inspire hope for service members while supporting their achievement of service plan goals. to assess service member needs, participate in the development of individual service plans, and provide advocacy and supports for service members, their families and involved community agencies. Provides on-call crisis intervention services, as well as weekend and holiday coverage on an established schedule.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED and four plus (4 ) years direct care experience, or
• Any combination of direct Behavioral Health experience/education totaling five (5) years of experience is acceptable. Example: Bachelor’s degree with one (1) year of experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must have a fingerprint clearance card issued by the AZ Department of Public Safety or eligible to receive one within eight (8) weeks of hire.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid AZ Driver’s License with state minimum insurance coverage and ability to meet and maintain Copa Health’s acceptable driving requirements.
• TB Test clearance required at the time of hire and annually.
  
  

Job Summary (Including, But Not Limited To)

• Supports the Lead Substance Abuse Specialist in implementation of an integrated co-occurring program for adults with SMI consistent with evidence-based program standards.
• Delivers stage-wise treatment groups, outreach and engagement interventions in clinic and community settings under the oversight of a licensed BHP.
• Conducts regular reviews of progress and provides status updates to the MACT team. Identifies and implements program strategies for non-responders.
• Focus on Registered Nurses (RNs)/ Primary Care Providers (PCP)/ and Behavioral Health Medical Practitioners (BHMP) for compliance.
• Provides services to SMI adults consistent with evidence-based program standards.
• Provides mobile medication support to members in their home and other community settings. Observes and documents medication reactions, including adverse reactions and symptom stability, consistent with Copa Health protocols, and provides regular updates to the ACT Team psychiatrist on progress in care.
• Assumes “primary contact” responsibility for a smaller portion of service members to assure accurate, thorough, and current documentation in the medical record and consistent therapeutic contact for these members.
• Maintains a weekly client schedule for this group and serves as first contact for those service members and their families.
• Provides or arranges transportation to support primary contact member service needs.
• Participates in daily MACT Team meetings as well as any additional individual treatment teams or other team communication meetings as required.
• Collaborates with the full MACT Team to implement, support and improve team performance consistent with evidence-based MACT fidelity measures.
• Documents all services and member incidents consistent with Copa Health policy and company standards.
• Completes all clinical documentation in a timely manner in accordance with policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
  
  

Sign on/ retention bonus is subject to change without given notice.

Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE.