Overview
We are a mission-driven, service-orientated industry leader looking for an ACT Substance Abuse Specialist. You will serve as a substance abuse expert on an interdisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment. We are seeking a passionate individual to complete the team in our outpatient Healthcare Center in Phoenix, AZ. This role does not require a clinical license, but substance abuse services experience is required.
Pay starting at $19.50/hour (DOE)
$2,000 Sign on Bonus
Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week
Location: 23rd Ave and Dunlap in Phoenix, AZ and out in the community (approximately 20% in an office setting, 80% in the field)
Must have very flexible schedule as this team provides treatment 7 days/week, including weekends and holidays
- Sunday: 10a-7pm
- Monday: 10a-7pm
- Tuesday: 7:30a-4:30p
- Wednesday 7:30a-4:30p
- Thursday 7:30a-4:30p
- FRIDAY OFF
- SATURDAY OFF
$2/hour ACT Differential IN ADDITION to base pay - ~$4,000 EXTRA PER YEAR
Competitive Mileage Reimbursement
The ACT Substance Abuse Specialist Develops program activities, facilitates teamwork for outpatient co-occurring disorders services, and conducts individual sessions and classroom-style group treatment services. Works as a team member of an ACT clinical team to assess member needs and goals, participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a member advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies. Utilizes Motivational Interviewing techniques to effectively engage members into treatment services. Serves as the ACT team’s expert for substance use issues by providing other team staff with education and consultation in respect to substance use issues. Works under the direct supervision of the ACT Clinical Coordinator.
- Works as a team member of an ACT clinical team to assess member needs and goals, participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a member advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies.
- Utilizes Motivational Interviewing techniques to effectively engage members into treatment services.
- Provides time-unlimited (O7), community-based services (S1) to all ACT team clients served on the ACT team, including but not limited to: Assessment of client needs and level of functioning, developing individual treatment plans, providing direct care, coordinating services across providers, advocating for client, medication observation and education, independent living skills training, and identifying and procuring meaningful daily activities
- Actively recruits new clients who could benefit from ACT services
- Routinely assesses client need for ACT services, using explicit criteria to determine need to transfer to less intensive services. Gradually and individually transitions eligible clients and ensure continuity of care
Monitors client status during transition and reintroduces services as needed to ensure client stability in the community
- Facilitates substance use treatment, both individually and in groups, per clients’ individual service plan. Provides other therapeutic counseling services to ACT clients, based on clients’ individual needs and treatment recommendations
- Participates in the service plan development process for each client as it relates to their recovery and the interventions and services they will need
Benefits & Wellness
- Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
- Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
- Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
- 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
Qualifications
Education and/or experience may run concurrent
- Bachelor's degree in Behavioral health or related field
- At least 1 year experience in substance abuse behavioral health in required
- Required: Strong understanding of substance use, addiction, and recovery clinicals
- Microsoft Word programs and and an electronic medical record (NextGen preferred)
- Must have a valid Level 1 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or the ability to apply for one within 7 working days of assuming role
- Must be 21 years of age or older, with a valid Arizona driver’s license, and a minimum of 4 years driving experience
- Must use personal vehicle for this role
- Interpersonal skills which create professional and positive relationships with co-workers, members, families, and other community members
- Good communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening, and positive interactions
- Must be able to to pass a TB test
Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- On call
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person