Substance Abuse Specialist

Typical Duties of the Substance Abuse Specialist

The Substance Abuse Specialist provides rehabilitation supports, training, and resources to clients in the IMPACT program.

Duties include:

• Provides crisis intervention, case management and rehab services and provides and/or coordinates substance abuse assessment, treatment planning, and service delivery tailored to the individual needs of the clients served
• Provides individual and group substance abuse counseling
• Assists in developing and designing curriculum and facilitates co-occurring disorders groups
• Facilitates substance abuse groups and networks with community substance treatment providers
• Develops and maintains client service plans that address the needs of each individual served in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Provides cross-training for the rest of the team to deal effectively with substance abuse issues and optimize collaboration and support
• Services are provided in the clients’ homes as well as in community-based sites

Qualifications/Skills Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required with at least 2 years of experience with working with individuals who have a severe and persistent mental illness, as well as co-occurring disorders
• CADAC certification strongly preferred
• Candidates who are licensed-eligible with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences are encouraged to apply
• Two years’ experience training in substance abuse and/or addictions and previous experience providing substance abuse services within a mental health rehabilitation program
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Word and Excel
• Fluent bilingual Spanish – read, write, speak – preferred
• A valid California driver’s license in good standing and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. In addition, proof of insurance is required prior to driving personal vehicles on company business.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Able to pass criminal/background clearance