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Cornerstone – Co-Occurring Specialist Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Cornerstone empowers people living with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders to live, work, and integrate successfully into the community. We envision that each person we serve will have a meaningful life of their choosing. We offer years of evidence based treatment experience to our consumers and practical training to our staff. Our robust training program allows staff members to develop and grow in the position and provides the basis for upward mobility within the agency.
Responsibilities of the Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist
- Provide supportive substance abuse counseling, and assertive case management, to include appropriate assessment, planning, coordination, linkage, delivery and advocacy of services for all assigned clients.
- Provide liaison services to outside agencies and families when needed.
- Use evidence based practices and compliance with ACT fidelity in all services provided.
- Will attend and participate in daily treatment team meetings.
- Complete psychosocial assessments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- One year of experience in a chemical dependency treatment setting preferred.
- Certification in Substance/Drug and Alcohol treatment, or eligibility for certification, preferred
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record (as determined by HR) required. Must have access to a personal vehicle and be willing to use it for work purposes. May be required to transport clients in personal vehicle.
Our company offers a dynamic and collegial work environment, ongoing opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including 3 weeks paid vacation, up to 500 hours of sick leave, 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays (bonus days). Eligible for health care (single and family) the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Must work a minimum of 20 hours per week to be eligible for benefits and leave accruals. 403(b) retirement plan with employer match available. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position.
Cornerstone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.