Substance Use Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the direction and immediate supervision of the Program Director/Team Leader, The Substance Use Specialist provides substance use counseling and education within the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) framework.

Salary: $45,000-$54,000

Shift: Monday-Friday, 3 weekdays and 2 evenings

Location: Joliet, IL

REPORTS TO:

Program Director

NETWORK OR DEPARTMENT:

Network 9

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides substance use counseling and education within the CSC framework
• Educates participants on the relationship between substance use and psychotic symptoms
• Promotes insight into recovery needs
• Supports the development of healthier coping strategies
• Participates in weekly Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) team meetings
• Collaborates with other clinicians to align care plans
• Attends monthly DHS CBT-p learning collaboratives
• Assist participants in identifying personal goals, building coping skills, and strengthening problem-solving abilities
• Conduct intake assessments and engage individuals and families in services.
• Facilitate timely and coordinated transitions from hospital discharge or crisis stabilization to outpatient care.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintains service records, database, and statistics.
• Ensure that all documentation and communications align with Trinity Services’ mission, values, and operational needs.
• Completes daily paperwork and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate, consistent and timely manner
• Handle all confidential information in a professional and secure manner.
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of the techniques and principles substance use counseling and education
• Demonstrated knowledge of correct procedures for Medicaid billing
• Strong communication, leadership, and counseling skills.
• Ability to independently diagnose using the DSM 5.
• Strong command of treating people with substance use disorders

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment
• Physical activities that could be used include: pulling, pushing, standing, grasping, stooping, crouching, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Master’s Degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field with clinical License (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT) preferred or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).
• This position may be filled by a bachelor’s-level clinician with at least two years of substance use treatment experience or by a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).
• Completion of Quality Behavior Solutions (QBS) Safety Care training, CPR, and First aid (upon hire).

BENEFITS:

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time
• Potential Year-End Bonus
• Financial Assistance Program (Cookie Jar)
• Employee Referral Program (Bounty Bucks)

CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt

DISCLAIMER:

Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

STATEMENT:

Trinity Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates.  Trinity Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Trinity Services, Inc. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.