We are seeking a full-time Substance Use Disorder Specialist to provide community-based, in-home individual, and family therapy to mental health, and substance use clients receiving Assertive Community Team services. The person in this position will work with clients, families, and natural supports to provide service coordination service coordination; crisis assessment and intervention; symptom assessment and management; individual counseling and psychotherapy; substance use treatment. Qualifications: Full or Associate Mental health/ Substance Abuse license (i.e. LCAS/A, CADC) in North Carolina.

Based on experience:

Min: $21.50 Mid: $25.25

Carolina Outreach, an ncgCARE partner, is one of the largest and most respected providers of community-based behavioral services in North Carolina. Serving the central and east central regions of the state, Carolina Outreach is renowned for providing service excellence to children and adults through a comprehensive program array to include evidence-based practices.

We are committed to providing a wide array of services to effectively meet the changing needs within the community. These services include evidence-based practices, school-based and outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations and treatment, Community Support and substance abuse services to name a few.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide community-based, in-home individual, and family therapy to mental health, and substance use clients receiving ACT team services. Interventions should be strengths-based and focused on promoting symptom stability, increasing the recipient's ability to cope and relate to others, and enhancing the highest level of functioning in the community.

Location: Raleigh, NC

We are seeking a full-time Substance Abuse Specialist to provide the following services:

• As a member of the ACT team, provide substance use assessments and recommend/implement treatment options based on these assessments.
• Provide clinical guidance to the team about clients’ substance use issues and develop and implement (or assist in the development and implementation of) clients’ person-centered plans.
• Provide clinical guidance and/or oversight in the development of crisis plans and transition plans when clients move in and out of services.
• Provide individual, family, or group therapy to clients, families, and natural supports, based on their needs, diagnoses, and best evidence-based practices.
• Implement therapeutic interventions, crisis interventions, behavioral interventions, psycho-educational activities, and other best evidence-based practice therapies.
• Work with clients, families, natural supports, and collateral agencies in reviewing, applying, and achieving goals outlined in the person-centered plan.
• Provide parent/guardian/natural support training to improve interaction with the client.
• Assist in all service delivery formally planned with the clinical team.· Provide any required written documentation, such as treatment notes, goals, plans for the medical record (e.g., service notes, person-centered plan), etc.·
• Be available to respond as needed to clients and co-workers 24/7/365.

Please click this link to receive more information on our ACT Team services.

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