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    Newport County Community Mental Health Center

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    Substance Use Specialist

    Middletown, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time$60k – $65k / yearPosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    Substance Use Specialist Salary: $60,000 to $65,000

    Schedule:

    Full-Time | 37.5 hours per week WHY JOIN NEWPORT MENTAL HEALTH? At Newport Mental Health, we invest in our employees by offering competitive pay, exceptional time-off benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven culture. What We Offer… 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start, with additional PTO for Director-level roles Up to 11 paid holidays each year 1 paid Flex Holiday each year Separate paid personal days Separate paid sick time $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive Medical, dental, and vision coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts 403(b) retirement savings plan Company-paid life insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources *Benefits and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and employment status; additional criteria may apply to certain benefits and incentives.

    WHO WE ARE… Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

    For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR… Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care. Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

    Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes. Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) … We are seeking a Substance Use Specialist to join our team. Partnering with care teams, this role will coordinate care for our clients. Completes Intake & Psychosocial Assessments to determine diagnosis including mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.

    This role will accept individuals who are in the process of obtaining their LCDP with proof of progress toward completing licensure. The Substance Use Specialist will be working with an adult population (18+) who have severe and persistent mental illness requiring intensive, community-based treatment.

    Essential Duties:

    • Provide individual substance use counseling to assigned clients in accordance with organization policy & procedures.
    • Lead group activities and group therapy related to substance abuse and addictions.
    • Participate in comprehensive team treatment planning and activities.
    • Collaborate with other disciplines and coworkers to ensure client needs are met.
    • Educate clients regarding issues associated with substance abuse treatment.

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    Newport County Community Mental Health Center

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