BILINGUAL SUBSTANCE USE & ADDICTION SPECIALIST

Kind Heart Healthcare Solutions

Kind Heart Healthcare Solutions is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Bilingual (English/Spanish) Addiction Specialist for our NEW Community Support Team (CST) program. PLEASE BE REMINDED THAT THIS IS A NEW PROGRAM WHICH MEANS THAT WE WILL BE STARTING WITH A SMALL CASELOAD & GROW INTO A LARGER CASELOAD OVER TIME. This role position serves adults with severe mental illness and substance use disorders, providing comprehensive, community-based services to support recovery and independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical oversight and supervision to a multidisciplinary CST of licensed clinicians, case managers, peer specialists, and nurses
• Ensures team delivers high-quality, person-centered, evidence-based services in accordance with CST model and NC Medicaid requirements
• Conducts comprehensive clinical and substance use assessments, utilizing evidence-based assessment tools in both English and Spanish
• Collaborates with clients and team to develop individualized, strengths-based treatment plans addressing both mental health and substance use needs
• Provides direct clinical services including individual and group therapy utilizing EBPs such as CBT, ACT, MI, IDDT, and specialized addiction treatment modalities in both languages
• Delivers specialized substance use disorder interventions and coordinates with recovery support services
• Provides culturally competent services to Hispanic/Latino clients and their families
• Monitors client progress, program outcomes, and quality metrics; utilizes data to improve services
• Serves as a clinical expert in addiction treatment; provides consultation and training to team and community partners
• Collaborates with community providers and stakeholders to ensure continuity of care and maximize client success
• Ensures compliance with all documentation, service delivery, and quality assurance requirements for both CST and substance use disorder services

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provides psychoeducation as indicated in the PCP in client's preferred language
• Assists with crisis interventions including Spanish-speaking clients
• Assists the Team Lead with behavioral and substance use disorder treatment interventions
• Assists with the development of relapse prevention and disease management strategies
• Coordinates the initial and ongoing assessment activities
• Develops the initial PCP and its ongoing revisions and ensures its implementation
• Consults with identified medical (i.e., primary care and psychiatric) and non-medical providers, engages community and natural supports, and includes their input in the person-centered planning process
• Ensures linkage to the most clinically appropriate and effective services including arranging for psychological and psychiatric evaluations
• Monitors and documents the status of the beneficiary's progress and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions outlined in the PCP
• Completes functional needs assessment(s) to determine the scope and anticipated outcomes to the services
• Participates in the initial development, implementation, and ongoing revision of the PCP
• Communicates the beneficiary's progress and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions to the Team Lead as outlined in the PCP
• Provides intensive case management
• Linkage and referral to formal and informal supports
• Monitoring and follow up
• Completes functional needs assessment(s) to determine the scope and anticipated outcomes to the services

Qualifications:

Must hold one of the following credentials:

• Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS)
• Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
• Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
• Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, writing) - REQUIRED
• Experience providing clinical services to Hispanic/Latino populations
• Minimum 3 years post-master's experience serving adults with severe mental illness and substance use disorders
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams
• Expertise in evidence-based mental health and substance abuse interventions
• Strong clinical, leadership, and communication skills in both languages
• Knowledge of local behavioral health, substance use treatment, and social service systems
• Understanding of cultural factors affecting Hispanic/Latino clients in mental health and substance use treatment
• Proficiency in MS Office and electronic health records
• Demonstrates competence in substance use disorder assessment and treatment
• Proficiency in applying ASAM criteria and utilizing evidence-based SUD assessment tools
• Experience with addiction treatment modalities and recovery-oriented systems of care
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorder treatment approaches
• Ability to provide clinical supervision to substance use counselors and associates
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cultural competency training or certification
• Experience working with immigrant populations
• Knowledge of Hispanic/Latino cultural values and family dynamics

Kind Heart Healthcare Solutions offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and rewarding work in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of individuals with complex mental health and substance use needs while serving our diverse community!

To apply, please submit resume, cover letter, and copies of all relevant licenses/certifications on our website www.kindhearthealthcarenc.com

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• On call

Work Location: Remote

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• On call

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charlotte, NC 28217