Substance Abuse Social Worker

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate PACT Clinician / Addictions Specialist to provide clinical treatment for clients with dual diagnoses. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health and addiction treatment and the ability to build supportive and trusting relationships with clients and their families. Join our team and make a significant impact on the lives of individuals dealing with mental health and addiction challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct ongoing assessments of clients addiction symptoms and treatment responses.
• Adjust treatment plans as necessary to address changes in clients behaviors.
• Provide substance abuse and dual diagnosis education to clients and their families.
• Deliver direct clinical services including individual therapy group therapy and family therapy using a nonconfrontational clientcentered approach.
• Coordinate and manage case activities for an assigned group of clients.
• Develop implement evaluate and revise treatment goals and plans collaboratively with clients and the individual treatment team (ITT).
• Educate and support clients families advocating for clients rights and preferences.
• Conduct holistic assessments with team members.

Serve as a liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.

• Participate in oncall rotation for crisis intervention/support available 24/7.
• Document client progress according to established methods and procedures.

NonEssential Functions:

• Occasional interstate travel.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• Masters degree in a relevant field.

• Postsecondary education and training including internships and supervised practical experiences in clinical or rehabilitation settings with individuals with severe mental illness and addiction disorders.

• Valid licensure or certification to practice in the field or in the process of obtaining a licence.

• Commitment to ethical standards and continuous professional development.

• Ability to establish supportive trusting relationships with clients their families and their networks.

Qualifications Desired:

• Experience working with individuals with addictions and mental illnesses.
• Proficiency in clientcentered practices such as Open Dialogue Narrative Therapy Internal Family Systems Motivational Interviewing Harm Reduction Emotionally Focused Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
  

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

• Strong problemsolving skills on strategic and functional levels.
• Commitment to company values.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands: Occasionally required to walk sit type handle objects reach bend walk up and down stairs talk hear and see. Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Work Environment: Most work is performed outside of the office setting in the community.

About Us:

Our client offers community integration programs to help those receiving psychiatric services maintain their social roles and stay connected to nourishing networks. Using the evidencebased Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) model we provide an effective alternative to traditional care. Our dedicated team embraces diverse talents and fosters a supportive work environment. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance 401k matching PTO and Flexible Spending Accounts.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to

Remote Work :

No