As a Substance Abuse Specialist, you will provide skill trainings, case management, and crisis intervention to participants with co-occurring disorders by utilizing the team approach of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). Team mission and values stipulate that all services provided are based on participant strengths and choices and follow evidenced based practices of psychosocial rehabilitation. You will report to the Director of Act and will work onsite

Responsibilities:

Conduct all phases of psychosocial rehabilitation and outreach (engagement, assessing strengths, goal planning, safety planning, evaluating, and summarizing progress). Provide and coordinate substance abuse assessment. Create and review relapse prevention plans such as wellness recovery action plan Assist with identifying natural supports and accessing community resources that support recovery. Provide and coordinate substance abuse services tailored to needs and stage of change Coordinate care with inpatient substance abuse treatment, as needed Utilize evidenced based practices when delivering services to participants, as applicable. Actively support participant self-reliance. Provide skills training for medication management, financial management, and for all activities of daily living. Provide case management and crisis intervention as needed. Collaborate with other staff members, community agencies/supports, and family members about mutually served participants. Complete required documentation in a timely fashion. Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and training programs as required. Act as liaison with other appropriate community agencies. Transport clients to appointments and other services as needed Must be willing to transport clients, in agency vehicles, when applicable/appropriate. Be an active part of the ACT on-call rotation. Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Education:

Requires an Associates degree and at least one year of directly related experience assisting individuals with substance use and mental illness. Must have a valid drivers license. Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or CASAC-T preferred.

Benefits

Health care package: medical, dental, and vision  Tuition reimbursement  Paid time off  Holiday Pay  401 (K) plan  Life Insurance   Loan repayment assistance  Free training/CEU opportunities About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.