Recovery Specialist Kings County ACT

1 month ago

Hanford, United States Mental Health Systems, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

MHS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve people’s lives and instill hope by providing cost-effective community-based mental health, drug and alcohol recovery, and housing services. We continually seek new and improved ways of serving our clients and communities. MHS is an essential business.

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Recovery Specialist provides education, support, and specific treatments aimed at assisting in clients' recovery from alcohol and substance abuse disorders. Incumbent completes assessments, provides group and individual counseling, and offers outreach to clients as appropriate. Recovery Specialists utilize and incorporate best practices in substance abuse, and social skills with a strengths-based approach-consistent with principles of CCISC and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model and the Full-Service Partnership (FSP) model are associated with the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). Each of these models provides services available 24 hours per day,365 days per year, doing "Whatever It Takes".
  • Provides engagement and outreach to current or potential clients in the community.
  • Performs assessments, and Alcohol and drug screening of clients and presents at team meetings.
  • Knowledge of assessments, diagnosis, and treatment techniques, as well as behavioral management and crisis intervention skills.
  • Knowledge of CCISC principles and Assertive Community Treatment model of service delivery and the ability to implement such services.
  • Provides expertise in the areas of substance abuse and co-occurring disorders to interdisciplinary team.
  • Interacts therapeutically with clients in the milieu and in the community and demonstrates boundaries consistent with professional standards. Must be able to engage culturally diverse populations.
  • Completes all charting and documentation as contractually required and in timely manner as dictated by program requirements.
  • Serves as part of the on-call team, fulfilling all work requirements of this program component.
  • Conducts Alcohol and drug rehabilitative services, including individual, group and family services, in the clients' home, community and on-site. Field work is required.
  • Assists in determining client eligibility for MediCal enrollment assistance.
  • Completes all assigned duties within the time frame and according to the standards as established by the Program Manager.
  • Demonstrates commitment to professional growth by attending in-service training and staff development.
  • Other relevant duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all MHS and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPAA standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • For certification level position: Bachelor’s degree or certification in a substance abuse treatment field, and two years’ experience providing substance abuse and integrated services to individuals with co-occurring disorders.
  • Training and/or experience in substance abuse programs and treatment, relapse prevention, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and 12-Step programs.
  • Bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, or Arabic is preferred if the position serves that population.
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite and EHR software.
  • Ability to problem solve and react appropriately to emergency situations.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.


☒ Seeing

☒ Hearing

☒ Speaking

☒ Stooping/Bending

☐ Working in cramped spaces

☒ Moving around office

☒ Moving between offices/clients

☒ Driving

☐ Climbing

☐ Lifting/carrying heavy items

☒ Pushing/pulling/dragging items

☒ Standing for long periods

☐ Working outside/underground

☒ Using hands/fingers

☒ Sitting for long periods of time


I can perform the above job duties:

☐ Without accommodation ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify:

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


MHS is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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