Substance Abuse Specialist

2 days ago

Bronx NY, United States Jewish Association for Services for the Aged Full time

Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM

Hours Per Week: 35

General Responsibilities

JASA operates an Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT Team) that serves Bronx older adults ages 55 and older who are diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and have demonstrated a need for intensive services, due to a history of instability in the community.

The Substance Use Specialist, Bronx Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Older Adult Services, is responsible for substance use assessment/identification of SUD, including tobacco, alcohol, and opioid use disorders; application of harm reduction, stage-wise treatment and integration with mental health services; has lead responsibility for integrating dual-recovery treatment with the tasks and services of other team members.

Primary Responsibilities

  • In conjunction with other ACT Team staff members, provide evidence-based mental health interventions to individuals who are enrolled in ACT Team services
  • Conduct home and/or institutional visits
  • Administer substance abuse and mental health assessments
  • Develop, implement, monitor, and document treatment plans
  • Provide and assist clients in accessing appropriate levels of substance abuse treatment
  • Provide clients SUD treatment support through harm reduction Model
  • Complete required case records, reports, and statistics within mandated timeframes, utilizing electronic systems (EHR, funders' systems, Google Docs and Sheets, Microsoft Excel, etc.)
  • Maintain cooperative relationships with public and voluntary agencies, programs, services, and facilities
  • Participate actively in regular individual al supervision, and interdisciplinary team meetings
  • Participate in staff meetings, program planning, trainings, conferences
  • Represent the agency at events and meetings as needed
  • Ensure all services meet regulatory requirements
  • Rotate 24/7 on-call duties with other team members
  • Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Masters degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or similar required
  • Possession of a New York State professional license; LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT, Clinical Psychology, or similar- preferred
  • At least two years working with Substance use assessments and identification of SUD, including tobacco, alcohol, and opioid use disorders
  • Principles and practices of harm reduction
  • Knowledge and application of stage-wise treatment
  • Knowledge and application of motivational interviewing strategies and stage-matched treatments for all SUD
  • Training and/or experience in integrated mental health and substance use services
  • Experience doing community visits or intensive treatment work
  • Desire and ability to work collaboratively and engage in quality improvement activities as part of a committed, integrated team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and concisely both in writing and orally
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to solve problems; to elicit, comprehend, and synthesize accurate and specific information; prioritize work; to work independently; and to excel in a high-performance culture
  • An understanding and appreciation of the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and individual values as they relate to serving clients
  • Professional maturity and strong commitment to JASA's mission
  • Basic computer skills; familiarity with an electronic client record system preferred

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