Substance Abuse Counselor

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Behavioral Health Specialist to support clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. This role focuses on enhancing clients’ daily living skills, community integration, and sobriety through structured activities, case management, and evidence-based practices aligned with the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver training in substance abuse prevention and sobriety maintenance using 12-step principles and evidence-based approaches for co-occurring disorders
• Provide transportation to community activities and AA / NA meetings
• Develop monthly activity calendars and identify community resources to support recovery
• Conduct drug screenings as needed
• Complete documentation including treatment plans and progress notes
• Organize and lead social and recreational activities tailored to ACT clientele
• Manage a caseload of clients, coordinating treatment teams and updating care plans based on evolving needs
• Offer supportive counseling and symptom management
• Educate and advocate for clients and their families
• Conduct comprehensive assessments across all life domains
• Provide on-call crisis intervention during assigned nights and weekends
• Maintain high fidelity to the ACT Model of Care

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