Substance Abuse Specialist - Assertive Community Treatment

A community-based outpatient mental health program is seeking a Substance Abuse Specialist to join its Assertive Community Treatment team. This is a clinical role providing recovery-focused, harm-reduction services to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 35 hours/week
• Program: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload assigned by the Team Leader
• Conduct community-based individual and group counseling with a focus on harm reduction and recovery
• Complete all assigned field visits within the standard 7-hour service day
• Transport clients when needed (e.g., from hospitals or court appointments)
• Facilitate substance use-focused group sessions tailored to client treatment plans
• Complete initial and ongoing substance abuse assessments; adjust interventions accordingly
• Clinical Documentation & Assessments for Treatment plans, risk assessments, wellness/safety plans
• Submit progress notes on the day of service
• Complete discharge planning and conduct 30, 60, and 90-day follow-ups post-discharge
• Assist with administrative and team support
• Coordinate with medical staff to ensure timely documentation post-hospital discharge
• Maintain a real-time Outlook calendar with daily visits and mileage
• Report any client incidents or critical events in line with agency protocol
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience in a Clinical and/or Rehabilitation role/setting
• Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or Rehabilitation Counseling
• At least 1 year of clinical or rehabilitation experience
• Solid assessment and documentation skills
• Experience with Mental Health illness affected populations and/or Substance Use Disorder individuals