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Substance Abuse Specialist

Quick overview

The specialist will provide services aimed at resolving or minimizing client impairment through assessments, monitoring, and crisis interventions. Key duties also involve educating clients and linking them to community resources and assisting with daily living needs and entitlements.

Requirements summary

A minimum requirement is QMHS 3+ with a high school diploma, though a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Candidates must be able to obtain CDCA certification within six months of hire, and experience in integrated dual disorders treatment is preferred.

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Job description

Why Join Unison Health?

Unison Health provides a mission-driven work environment focused on staff support, professional growth, and work-life balance. We are committed to helping our employees thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. For over 50 years, Unison Health has proudly supported individuals, families, and communities across Ohio. From behavioral health and substance abuse treatment to primary healthcare, we are dedicated to our mission: Making Lives Better.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: Starting at $23.50 - $25.50/ hour
Paid Time Off (PTO) Starting at 16 Days/Year
Medical with federal minimum deductibles
Dental and vision coverage
Retirement planning and employer contribution
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Position Summary

Unison Health seeking a Substance Abuse Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program, an evidenced based model of delivering comprehensive community based behavioral health services to adults with certain serious and persistent mental illnesses who have not benefited from traditional outpatient treatment. The ACT model utilizes a multidisciplinary team of providers who work closely together delivering services designed to meet the needs of the clients served.

Key Responsibilities & Role Highlights

Provide services to assist in resolving or minimizing the effects of a client's impairment.
Complete assessments, monitoring of conditions, and crisis interventions.
Provide education, linking and training in community resources to clients.
Assistance in daily living skills and help with obtaining necessary services for meeting basic human needs and entitlements.
Participates as a member of the ACT treatment team and serves as a consultant to the team in the area of substance abuse.

Education & Experience Requirements

QMHS 3+ with high school diploma required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
CDCA (can be obtained within 6 months of hire).
Experience in integrated dual disorders treatment preferred.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Retirement Planning