ACT Substance Abuse Specialist

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About UsNew Horizon Counseling Center is committed to empowering individuals living with serious mental illness to lead meaningful, independent lives. Through compassionate, community-based care,

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Responsibilities

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→Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments and contribute to individualized treatment planning
→Provide evidence-based interventions, including motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and relapse prevention strategies
→Deliver individual counseling focused on substance use and recovery
→Integrate substance use treatment with mental health services in collaboration with ACT team members
→Support clients in accessing detoxification, rehabilitation, and community recovery resources
→Monitor client progress and adjust interventions as needed to support recovery goals
→Provide education to clients and families on substance use, recovery, and wellness strategies
→Participate in daily team meetings, case conferences, and coordinated care activities
→Offer crisis intervention and support in community-based settings
→Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards
→Other relevant duties as assigned

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required (Master’s strongly preferred)
Certification or licensure in substance use counseling (e.g., CADC, CASAC, or equivalent) preferred
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders
Knowledge of evidence-based substance use treatment approaches and recovery models
Strong communication, engagement, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required