ACT Substance Abuse Specialist

3 months ago

New York, United States New Horizon Counseling Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The Substance Abuse Specialist is a licensed professional that is an integral part of the ACT team of behavioral health clinicians. The Substance Abuse Specialist will be responsible for:

  • leading the ACT team in clinical meetings regarding substance abuse issues and incorporate findings into service plans
  • leading the ACT team's integrated dual disorder treatment (IDDT)
  • identifying ACT services clients should receive based on severity of substance use diagnosis, stage of change and immediate needs and recommend treatment objectives for the client's service plan
  • providing substance use assessment and substance use diagnosis, promote harm reduction and apply assertive outreach and stage-wise treatment
  • engaging in assessments to determine the degree risk for substance use and associated harmful behaviors, and the types of interventions required to work towards recovery
  • making a determining when a client's severity of substance abuse may require Inpatient Rehabilitation, Medically Managed Detoxification, Chemical Dependence Medically Supervised Inpatient and Outpatient Withdrawal, and or other OASAS licensed programs and harm reduction.
  • making referrals to and acting as liaison and advocate for clients who require the aforementioned external substance use interventions.


Must have at least 3 years of experience working in human services with an SMI/SUD population and extensive knowledge of Assertive Community Treatment, community integrated treatment, support services, and resources.

 

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Company DescriptionNew Horizon Counseling Center now serves a diverse population throughout Queens, Brooklyn, & Nassau/Suffolk.
New Yorkers who have multiple comorbidities, such as chronic medical conditions often complicated by substance use and mental health disorders.

Our clients experience significant barriers to access of behavioral and medical services due to a multitude of social and economic factors. By addressing these factors, New Horizon Counseling Center helps empower individuals to remain more engaged in their care, thereby reducing preventable hospitalizations and emergency care.

Empowering Individuals & Strengthening Communities.

We take an empathetic approach by always treating our clients with a caring culturally sensitive approach, then assess their readiness for behavioral change and provide a clear path to obtainable goals.

Through our comprehensive array of programs, we provide an integrated, person-centered continuum of care.
The foundation of our programs is laid with our Core Values.Company DescriptionNew Horizon Counseling Center now serves a diverse population throughout Queens, Brooklyn, & Nassau/Suffolk. \r
New Yorkers who have multiple comorbidities, such as chronic medical conditions often complicated by substance use and mental health disorders.\r
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Our clients experience significant barriers to access of behavioral and medical services due to a multitude of social and economic factors. By addressing these factors, New Horizon Counseling Center helps empower individuals to remain more engaged in their care, thereby reducing preventable hospitalizations and emergency care.\r
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Empowering Individuals & Strengthening Communities.\r
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We take an empathetic approach by always treating our clients with a caring culturally sensitive approach, then assess their readiness for behavioral change and provide a clear path to obtainable goals.\r
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Through our comprehensive array of programs, we provide an integrated, person-centered continuum of care. \r
The foundation of our programs is laid with our Core Values.

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