Substance Abuse Specialist

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team! Job Description: Position Summary: Ensures continuity of care to consumers through case management services. Serves the adult population. Links clients and their families to needed resources to help to improve the quality of life for the client. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in human services field required. Knowledge of community resources or ability to learn quickly. Good organizational, time management, writing and verbal skills. Ability to work well with community partners. One year experience working with adult mental health required. Committed to working with adults with both mental illness and substance use disorder. Florida Driver license in good standing; able to meet Centerstone’s insurance company standards. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual English/Spanish. Experience with Co-occurring services preferred. Enthusiastic about facilitating groups that develop rehabilitation, recovery, and life skills. Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of community services. Experience in a mental health setting preferred. Strong communication, teaming and time management skills necessary. Ability to work well with community partners. Essential Functions/Job Duties: Assume primary responsibility for assessing client and family strengths, challenges and needs of an assigned group of clients. In conjunction with the team, responsible for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans per on-going assessment of needs and input from the client and family. Conduct on-going assessment of behavior, mental status, signs and symptoms of mental health disorder, physical and dental health, substance use, and educational, social, legal, financial, housing, developmental and family functioning. Refers, advocates and links client and family for additional services as identified. Act as liaison and collaborates with community agencies/institutions and support systems to maintain coordination of the treatment process. Provides supportive and educational counseling services (individual, family and group) to develop daily living and coping skills. Assist clients with developing natural support systems. Provide on-call crisis intervention services during nighttime and weekend hours as assigned. Provide transportation, respite and tutoring services as assigned. Participates in treatment team meetings Maintains client’s chart updated and all documentation entered within established timeframe. Completes all required agency and department trainings. Work Environment/Physical Demands: Work in the field in different environments and involved with clients, residents, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., in a behavioral health setting. If employed in hospitals, case managers work in clean, well-lit establishments, but they can be exposed to various health conditions. Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during work hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. Position Type, Expected Hours of Work and Travel: This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday - 8:30-5:00. Early mornings, evenings and weekend might be required to meet need of client. Weekend on call may be required. Travel is required. 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. Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Time Type: Full time Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy: Medical, dental, and vision health coverage Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 403b retirement plan with company match Paid time off and ten paid holidays AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups Continuing education opportunities Employee Assistance Program Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion. Our approach to diversity is simple—it’s about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed. Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities. Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.