ACT Substance Abuse Specialist - $2,000 Sign on Bonus - Terros

Overview

We are a mission-driven, service-orientated industry leader looking for an ACT Substance Abuse Specialist.  You will serve as a substance abuse expert on an interdisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment. We are seeking a passionate individual to complete the team in our outpatient Healthcare Center in Phoenix, AZ.

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. We engage people in whole person health through an integrated care delivery system, thus establishing a medical home for our patients.  In caring for the whole person, we focus on overall wellness through physical health, mental health and substance use care.  Our mission is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes.

Recently awarded among Arizona’s Most Admired Companies in 2022 & 2023 by AZ Big Media

Responsibilities

Seeking an ACT Substance Abuse Specialist to join our interdisciplinary ACT clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment at our 23rd Ave Healthcare Clinic. This role does not require a clinical license, but substance abuse services experience is required. 

Pay starting at $18.38/hour (DOE) 

$2,000 Sign on Bonus 

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week

Location: 23rd Ave and Dunlap in Phoenix, AZ and out in the community (approximately 20% in an office setting, 80% in the field) 

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus (Additional Language Differential Pay Available)

Must have very flexible schedule as this team provides treatment 7 days/week, including weekends and holidays

$2/hour ACT Differential in addition to base pay 

Competitive Mileage Reimbursement 

The ACT Substance Abuse Specialist Develops program activities, facilitates teamwork for outpatient co-occurring disorders services, and conducts individual sessions and classroom-style group treatment services. Works as a team member of an ACT clinical team to assess member needs and goals, participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a member advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies. Utilizes Motivational Interviewing techniques to effectively engage members into treatment services. Serves as the ACT team’s expert for substance use issues by providing other team staff with education and consultation in respect to substance use issues.  Works under the direct supervision of the ACT Clinical Coordinator.

• Works as a team member of an ACT clinical team to assess member needs and goals, participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a member advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies.
• Utilizes Motivational Interviewing techniques to effectively engage members into treatment services.
• Provides time-unlimited (O7), community-based services (S1) to all ACT team clients served on the ACT team, including but not limited to: Assessment of client needs and level of functioning, developing individual treatment plans, providing direct care, coordinating services across providers, advocating for client, medication observation and education, independent living skills training, and identifying and procuring meaningful daily activities

• Actively recruits new clients who could benefit from ACT services 

• Routinely assesses client need for ACT services, using explicit criteria to determine need to transfer to less intensive services. Gradually and individually transitions eligible clients and ensure continuity of careMonitors client status during transition and reintroduces services as needed to ensure client stability in the community

• Facilitates substance use treatment, both individually and in groups, per clients’ individual service plan. Provides other therapeutic counseling services to ACT clients, based on clients’ individual needs and treatment recommendations
• Participates in the service plan development process for each client as it relates to their recovery and the interventions and services they will need 

Benefits & Wellness

• Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
• Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
• 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Wellness program
• Child Care Support Program
• Pet Insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
• Personal and family mental and physical health access
• Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
• Employee perks and discounts
• Gym memberships
• Tuition at GCU and University of Phoenix
• Car rentals
• Bilingual pay differential

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience may run concurrent
• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral health or related field
  • At least 1 year experience in substance abuse behavioral health in required

• Required: Strong understanding of substance use, addiction, and recovery clinicals
• Microsoft Word programs and  and an electronic medical record (NextGen preferred)
• Must have a valid Level 1 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or the ability to apply for one within 7 working days of assuming role
• Must be 21 years of age or older, with a valid Arizona driver’s license, and a minimum of 4 years driving experience
• Must use personal vehicle for this role
• Interpersonal skills which create professional and positive relationships with co-workers, members, families, and other community members
• Good communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening, and positive interactions
• Must be able to to pass a TB test

Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.