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ACT Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) Specialist

Envision Health Inc

#Behavioral Health #Mental Health #Crisis Intervention #Substance Use Disorder #LPC #LCSW #Recovery-Oriented #Assertive Community Treatment #Co-Occurring Disorders

Quick overview

Provide integrated treatment services for individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders in community settings. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with medical providers and community agencies.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, or a related field is required, with a Master's degree preferred. Professional credentials such as CSAC, LPC, or LCSW are preferred along with experience in co-occurring disorders.

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Job description

Position Title

ACT Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) Specialist Department: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Reports To: ACT Team Lead and Director of Behavioral Health Services

Position Summary

The ACT Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) Specialist provides integrated treatment services to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and co-occurring substance use disorders. Services are delivered in community settings in accordance with ACT, DBHDS, DMAS, and TMACT standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct substance use screenings and assessments.
Develop individualized treatment and relapse prevention plans.
Utilize Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and Recovery-Oriented approaches.
Provide integrated mental health and substance use interventions.
Deliver services in homes, shelters, hospitals, and community settings.
Coordinate care with medical providers, MAT programs, and community agencies.
Participate in ACT team meetings and treatment planning.
Provide education on addiction, recovery, and wellness.
Participate in crisis intervention and outreach activities.
Complete documentation in compliance with Medicaid and agency requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Substance Abuse Counseling, or related field required.
Master's Degree preferred.
CSAC, CSAC-A, LPC, Resident in Counseling, LCSW, or related credential preferred.
Experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders preferred.

Work Schedule
Full-Time
Flexible schedule based on participant needs.
Participation in ACT on-call and crisis coverage rotation as assigned.