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Substance Abuse Specialist Santa Clara ACT

Mental Health Systems
Santa Clara ACT, San Jose, CA, US
Full-time

JOB SUMMARY

Recommend and assist access to medical, educational, social, vocational, housing, and more to support program goals. Initiate referrals to next level care, coordinate with physical health providers for whole-person care, and advocate in the best interest of clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

  • Provide case management with crisis intervention, discharge planning, group & individual work, mental health / substance use disorder counseling, screening, and assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management.
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation, meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
  • Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits, and transportation as needed.
  • Shift coverage including part of the on-call team and weekend / holiday rotations.
  • Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
  • Participate in scheduled program meetings.
  • Other relevant duties as assigned.
  • Provide information and education about substance use and strategies for relapse prevention.
  • Act as the team expert on serving dually diagnosed clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's degree with two years of experience in social services; or bachelor's degree with four years of experience in social services.
  • SUD certification or registration from recognized board is preferred.
  • Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
  • Experience providing mental health and / or substance use disorder services preferred.
  • Cultural competency understanding required.
  • Bilingual preferred.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

Seeing Hearing Speaking

Stooping / Bending Working in cramped spaces Moving around facility

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

I can perform the above functions :

Without accommodation With accommodation. If so, please specify :

30+ days ago
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