Substance Use Disorder Specialist (30 Hours)

Community Care Alliance

  • Woonsocket, RI
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 20 days ago
Community Care Alliance CareersWhen you apply with us, your resume will be kept on file for 12 months. We reserve the right to forward your resume for the position you applied or for other positions that you may be qualified for. If you attended college, you do not need to complete the high school information; all graduation dates are optional. Please complete your application as thoroughly as possible in order to be seriously considered (i.e., make sure your work history is as complete as possible and includes last supervisor information.) This agency participates in E-Verify: we provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHA) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.BenefitsCommunity Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and great quality of work/life.
  • Generous vacation, sick time and holidays.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage.
  • 403b with matching after 6 months of employment.
  • Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts.
  • Agency-paid group life insurance; long-term disability.
  • Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses.
  • Employee referral program as well as bilingual skills premium.
  • On-site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business related use of your personal vehicle.
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> Job DescriptionSubstance Use Disorder Specialist (30 Hours) (Part Time)
Location: Woonsocket, RISubstance Use Disorder Specialist(30 Hours)Community Care Alliance is hiring an Emergency Services (ES) substance use disorder specialist (SUDS). ES is an interdisciplinary team of skilled and experienced behavioral health professionals. They respondto a variety of client crises in office- and community-based settings. In addition to ES work, the SUDS counselor will work with clients in our ambulatory detox and substance use outpatient programs. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, creative, and nimble in responding to crisis situations, and will maintain an anti-oppression, non-stigmatizing approach while working with high-acuity, complex clients. This is a weekday position, and the supervisor will create a set schedule with input from the candidate.Essential qualifications:
  • Proven ability to assess and intervene with clients in crisis
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of trauma-informed care practices and the 12 core functions of a licensed chemical dependency professional (LCDP)
  • Comfort and familiarity working within larger systems (e.g., with clients, families, hospitals and other providers, law enforcement and first responders,and with other community partners)
  • Proficiency with recovery planning, overdose prevention, harm reduction, and relapse prevention planning
  • Familiarity with stages of change and with Motivational Interviewing and other evidence-based approaches
Core functions:
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • Completing assessments in office and community-based settings
  • Maintaining a caseload of approximately 5-10 short-term, outpatient clients
  • Providing counseling to clients in ambulatory detox level of care
Education and licensing requirements:
  • Valid LCDP, licensed to practice in Rhode Island
  • Valid driver’s license required
To apply for this opening please visit our website and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.About UsCommunity Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant, and better informed to meet their economic, social, and emotional challenges.Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.Military-friendly employer!If you would like to set profiles, manage, and track your submissions you can register here...or if you already have an account you may login here

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