Care New England · 1 month ago
Substance Use Specialist Team 1F $2500 retention bonus
Providence, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCare New England is a health system that includes various hospitals and wellness centers, and they are seeking a Substance Use Specialist to coordinate services for consumers to facilitate substance abuse treatment. The role involves providing counseling, conducting assessments, and participating in a multi-disciplinary team to develop therapeutic services.
AssociationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Coordinate a variety of services
Provide support counseling, problem solving, contracts and limit setting
Encourage consumers to attain the highest possible levels of independence
Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of therapeutic services, to include working with substance abusers, as it relates to case management
Conduct Community Outreach Support Groups (COSG) as appropriate
Provide individual mental health and/or substance abuse counseling/therapy
Complete substance abuse assessments on all consumers
Identify substance abuse treatment interventions with staff and consumers
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with center policy and legal requirements
Develop and implement a plan of care with ongoing consumer input
Apply knowledge of Psychiatric Diagnosis (DMS IV)
Apply knowledge of substance abuse and primary methodologies of substance abuse treatment
Assess clinical emergencies, including suicide and danger to others
Develop and present, verbally and in writing, a clear clinical formulation based on behavioral data and relevant theory while incorporating psychosocial and family issues
Make assessments and provide appropriate crisis interventions and risk management as needed
Teach consumers adult daily living skills
Initiate treatment and advocate for consumer within network of care
Negotiate on behalf of the consumer, as needed, with landlords, courts, families, the treatment team, and consumers themselves
Transport consumers in own vehicle or Center van to planned activities and appointments
Complete recordkeeping in accordance with Health Information Services (HIS) and other Center requirements within required time frames and abide by Center confidentiality policy
Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, community agencies and the public
Attend trainings, case presentations and conferences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Services OR Associate's degree and/or LCDP required
Two years' experience in Substance Use counselling or therapy, as well as experience dealing with the dually diagnosed
Must have awareness of the general trends in confronting the problems of substance abuse
Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection and insured automobile
Preferred
CDP/LCDP a plus
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Benefits
$2500 retention bonus
Company
Care New England
Care New England (CNE) is a non-profit health system, comprising several hospitals in Rhode Island, including Butler, Women & Infants
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ana Tuya Fulton
Chief population health officer
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