Substance Abuse Specialist

We are hiring for:

Substance Abuse Specialist

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  

Seeking Substance Abuse Specialist to provide compassionate, evidence-based support to a diverse group of individuals experiencing substance use disorders through all phases of the treatment continuum in both individual and group settings. Must have knowledge of and be willing to assist in linkage to a variety of harm reduction techniques to include Medication Assisted Treatment. Provides individual sessions to explore overall goals, treatment progression, and measurement of goal completion, assess further needs of individuals for successful recovery and program completion. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment with supervision and direction from the supervisor to provide quality services. Must be a Qualified Professional as defined by state agencies and service definitions. Must also be a Fully/Provisionally Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS/LCASA), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LCSWA) or a Certified Alcohol Drug Counsellor (CADC). Certain services may require additional training, knowledge, experience, and licensure.

LOCATION: Taylorsville Outpatient Office & Community Settings

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday

SALARY: $48,000 - $62,000 based on licensure and experience

We are looking for a Substance Abuse Specialist to provide compassionate, evidence‑based, person centered support to a diverse group of individuals experiencing substance use disorders. This role requires a highly organized, knowledgeable, and passionate professional who is committed to client-centered care, continuous learning, and personal and professional growth.  Knowledge of a variety of harm reduction techniques to include Medication Assisted Treatment is expected. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong desire to expand skillsets, adapt to evolving best practices, desire to be a part of a dynamic group of professionals and contribute meaningfully to a collaborative treatment environment.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to experience personal and professional growth, be a part of a dynamic team and support folks in your community then consider RHA Behavioral Health Services where we put people first!

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide individual sessions to explore overall goals, treatment plan, and measurement of goal completion, assess further needs of individuals for successful recovery and program completion. 
• Conducts utilization reviews based on assessment information, treatment progress, and established guidelines, to determine eligibility for services, continuation of services, and discharge for services, complete service authorization requests, and maintain current authorization for service provision.
• Utilizes assessment recommendations and input from client, family, and other involved natural and professional supports, develop person-centered treatment plans, and provide on-going monitoring and revision of treatment plans as indicated.
• Provides preventive and therapeutic interventions in individual, family, and group counseling sessions including skills building, supportive counseling, and case coordination to help client develop needed skills and support on-going treatment gains in regard to managing substance abuse and mental health symptoms and adapting to home, school and other environments
• Consults with psychiatrist or other medical personnel regarding reporting behavioral observations and concerns, and improvement or concerns related to any prescribed medications.
• Documents treatment interventions, community support and assessment of client’s progress based on treatment goals in client’s record according to state and agency requirements within 24 hours following the billed activities.
• Routine participation within Interdisciplinary Team Meetings both in agency and community settings

Required Education/Experience

Qualified Substance Abuse Prevention Professional which is defined as: a graduate of a college or university with a Master’s degree in a human service field and has one year of full-time, post-graduate degree accumulated supervised experience in substance abuse prevention; or a graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a human service field and has two years of full-time, post-bachelor’s degree accumulated supervised experience in substance abuse prevention; or a graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than human services and has four years of full-time, post bachelor’s degree accumulated supervised experience in substance abuse prevention; or a substance abuse prevention professional who is certified as a Certified Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant (CSAPC) by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board and meets the above requirements as a QSAPP

Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include: 
Must meet the requirements of a Qualified Substance Abuse Professional – LCAS/LCASA,CADC, LCMHC/LCMHCA or LCSW/LCSWA willing to obtain Substance Abuse licensure within 60 days of hire.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.