SUBSTANCE USE & ADDICTION SPECIALIST

Kind Heart Healthcare Solutions

Kind Heart Healthcare Solutions is seeking a dynamic and compassionate 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
• 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
• Delivers specialized substance use disorder interventions and coordinates with recovery support services
• 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.
• Assists with crisis interventions.
• 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 effectivenessof 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 anticipatedoutcomes 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

• 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
• Knowledge of local behavioral health, substance use treatment, and social service systems
• 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

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!

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

Work Location: In person