Dual Recovery Specialist at Mental Health Systems, Inc.

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Advocacy, Outreach, Mental Health Services, Substance Use Disorder Services, Cultural Competency, Bilingual Skills, Documentation, Relapse Prevention, Team Collaboration, Client Confidentiality, Education, Transportation Assistance, Field-Based Services

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment. JOB SUMMARY Provide education, support, and interventions assisting in clients’ recovery from mental health and substance use disorder from a personal and educational perspective. Provide group and individual counseling, case management, advocacy, and outreach to clients, and families as appropriate. RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. * Provide case management with crisis intervention, discharge planning, group & individual work, mental health/substance use disorder counseling, screening, and assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management. * Complete accurate and timely documentation, meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services. * Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits, and transportation as needed. * Shift coverage including part of the on-call team. * Provide field-based services as required by program and client need. * Maintain confidentiality of client’s care. * Participate in scheduled program meetings. * Other relevant duties as assigned. * Provide information and education about substance use and strategies for relapse prevention. * Act as the team expert on serving dually diagnosed clients. QUALIFICATIONS * Master's degree with two years of experience in social services; or bachelor's degree with four years of experience in social services. * SUD certification or registration from recognized board is preferred. * Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required. * Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred. * Cultural competency understanding required. * Bilingual preferred. * Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities. ☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing ☒ Speaking ☒ Stooping/Bending ☒ Working in cramped spaces ☒ Moving around facility ☒ Moving between offices/clients ☒ Driving – light errands ☐ Climbing ☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items ☐ Driving – in the course of job duties ☐ Using hands/fingers ☐ Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods ☒ Sitting for long periods ☐ Working outside/underground OTHER DUTIES This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).

Responsibilities

The Dual Recovery Specialist provides education, support, and interventions to assist clients in their recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. Responsibilities include case management, counseling, and facilitating client placements.