What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Specialist position at NC Brookhaven Behavioral Health?
Purpose Statement:
The purpose of the full-time Substance Abuse Specialist is to provide expertise to the ACT Team for treatment of the individuals served.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct Substance Abuse Assessments
Coordinate treatment plan with team members
Implement individual-level counseling
Coordinate group counseling
Assist in developing a plan of correction for individuals served
Assist with crisis interventions
Staff to client ratio must not exceed 1:8 (this does not include the psychiatrist and program administrative assistant)
Any other applicable duties requested by the supervisor and Agency
Education, Experience, and Knowledge Required
Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor
Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor-Associate
Certified Substance Addiction Counselor
Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous support and services. Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illness and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential. Must have a valid driver’s license for North Carolina.
Benefits Include:
401 K
Health Insurance Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Leave-up to 26 days for full-time employees
Company Laptop
Company Cell Phone
Mileage Reimbursement
Free CPR, First Aid, and Job Specific Training