Substance Abuse Specialist

Full Time
Bradenton, FL
Posted
Job description
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Job Description:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral science; and two years’ experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders. Within one year of employment, a Bachelor’s level Substance Abuse Specialist must meet Florida’s standards for certification as an Addiction Professional. Committed to working with adults with both mental illness and substance use disorder. Florida Driver’s License with a clear driving record and current auto insurance.
Preferred Qualification:
Bilingual preferred. Experience with Co-occurring services preferred. Enthusiastic about facilitating groups that focus on substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Master’s Degree preferred. Florida Certified Addiction Professional preferred.
Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of community services. Experience in a mental health setting preferred. Strong communication, teaming and time management skills necessary. Ability to work well with community partners.
Essential Functions/Job Duties:
  • Assume primary responsibility for assessing client and family strengths, challenges and needs of an assigned group of clients.
  • In conjunction with the team, responsible for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans per on-going assessment of needs and input from the client and family.
  • Conduct on-going assessment of behavior, mental status, signs and symptoms of mental health disorder, physical and dental health, substance use, and educational, social, legal, financial, housing, developmental and family functioning.
  • Refers, advocates and links client and family for additional services as identified.
  • Act as liaison and collaborates with community agencies/institutions and support systems to maintain coordination of the treatment process.
  • Provides supportive and educational counseling services (individual, family and group) to develop daily living and coping skills.
  • Assist clients with developing natural support systems.
  • Provides substance abuse intervention and assessment services.
  • Provide on-call crisis intervention services during nighttime and weekend hours as assigned.
  • Provide transportation, respite and tutoring services as assigned.
  • Participates in treatment team meetings.
  • Maintains client’s chart, updates and all documentation entered within established timeframe.
  • Completes all required agency and department trainings.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Required to work in the field in different environments and are involved with clients, residents, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., in a behavioral health setting. If employed in hospitals, case managers work in clean, well-lit establishments, but they can be exposed to various health conditions. Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during work hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.
Position Type, Expected Hours of Work and Travel:
This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week, with some early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday hours required to meet need of client. On call rotation required. Travel is required.
Time Type:
Full time
Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
  • Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • 403b retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and ten paid holidays
  • AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion.
Our approach to diversity is simple—it’s about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.

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