Substance Use Specialist for CST Adult Services - LCAS, LCASA, CADC at A CARING ALTERNATIVE LLC

Morganton, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychoeducation, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Treatment, Substance Use Assessment, Relapse Prevention, Disease Management, Microsoft 360, Excel, Word, Human Services, Social Work, Special Education, Transportation, Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Corporate - Morganton, NC 28655 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Care Location: Morganton, NC We offer a $2,000 sign on bonus with this position! Position Status: Full Time Licensure/Certification Requirements: LCAS, LCASA, CADC A Caring Alternative, LLC (ACA) is a well-established comprehensive care agency providing behavioral health and substance use disorder services to adults, adolescents, and children in Western North Carolina. The agency was founded on the belief that when people truly care and are willing to go the extra mile, we will not only improve lives, but we will also create success in the lives of the people we support. To more about us, visit our website at www.caringalternative.com. Why apply at A Caring Alternative? We celebrate diversity, so bring YOU! We want you to be proud and comfortable to bring your true self and we strive to enhance the value of our work through respectful curiosity of one another’s culture. Competitive Payrates! We offer a competitive rate of pay. Work related mileage is paid tax free. Be a Team Member! As a member of our team, we are dedicated to promoting your talents, skillset, and energies to improve the environment and quality for those we serve. We are in the business of caring and committed to building an organization where our team can grow together by helping others. Strong Core Values! Join our values-based, family-owned company with a culture that we care. Flexibility! We work in a team environment and promote flexibility. One of our core values is that our employees have a healthy work-life balance. Training! Solid training is provided & paid for by the company. Free CPR, First Aid and NPI training. CEUs are available and external training is also paid for by the company. Seeking a Substance Use Professional to work with adults as a part of a Community Support Team. This service consists of community-based mental health and substance use services, and structured rehabilitative interventions intended to increase and restore an individual’s ability to live successfully in the community. The team approach involves structured, face-to-face therapeutic interventions that assist in reestablishing the individual’s community roles related to the following life domains: emotional, behavioral, social, safety, housing, medical and health, educational, vocational, and legal. Job Duties include: Provides psychoeducation as indicated in the PCP Assists with crisis interventions Assists the Team Lead with behavioral and substance use disorder treatment interventions Assists with the development of relapse prevention and disease management strategies Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments considering the relationship between substance use and mental health Basic Requirements: Ability to perform tasks on the computer including working with Microsoft 360, Excel, Word and other basic programs. Valid driver’s license, auto insurance coverage and reliable transportation Pass criminal background check and other regulatory checks Provide proof of your education Education and Experience Required: A bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Special Education, or other closely related Human Services area One (1) year of professional experience with the adult mental health population Licensure/Certification Requirements: LCAS, LCASA, CADC Resume must include degree earned (major & minor), graduation month & year, relevant employment dates including month and year, and populations served. Benefits! We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees. Company laptop provided for most positions 401(k) & Roth retirement plans Company matching 401(k) & Roth 11 paid holidays Direct deposit Paid Time Off accrual begins upon hire, 100 hours first year Major medical, dental & vision insurance plus 16 hours paid sick time after 60 days Company paid Life Insurance policy Short term & long-term insurance available Employee Assistance Program for free financial, emotional & legal help A Caring Alternative, LLC is a CARF accredited service provider with facilities in Asheville, Hickory, Marion, Statesville and Morganton, NC. A Caring Alternative, LLC is CABHA certified and a Trauma Informed Agency. We provide an array of services to Alexander, Buncombe, Burke, Catawba, Caldwell, Iredell, McDowell, and Mitchell counties which consist of Assertive Community Treatment Team, Community Support Team, Day Treatment, Integrated Care, Intensive In-Home, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, and Therapeutic Foster Care. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Substance Use Specialist will provide community-based mental health and substance use services, assisting individuals in restoring their community roles. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and developing treatment strategies.