Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
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- **Hourly Range $20.51-$26.15**
Improving Lives. Improving Communities. LRADAC offers a wide array of prevention, intervention and treatment programs in both Lexington and Richland counties, so when you join our team you are truly improving lives and improving communities. As a part of our dedicated staff, you will be a part of innovative programs and services taking a proactive approach to fighting addition and drug misuse in our schools, businesses, and neighborhoods. We tailor our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of the communities we serve. Our prevention, intervention and treatment programs spread the message that there is hope and that substance misuse and addiction are preventable and treatable. In this position, the Incumbent’s primary duties are the performance of Peer Support activities and coordinating support of individuals with substance use disorders who are currently or have recently experienced homelessness. Under regular supervision, the incumbent meets with patients and provides services, to include peer support groups, individual peer support sessions, case management, and telephonic case management/support. Candidates for this position must be certified as a Peer Support Specialist, which includes being in active recovery from substance misuse for at least 1 year. The duration of this position is for 1 year.
Position Logistics
- 37.5-hour work week (5-day work week)
- Routinely Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- One holiday per year
- Flex Schedule as approved by supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following.
- Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
- Provides individual, family, and group services for clients as identified in the inpatient schedule and ensures documentation of services according to established quality assurance guidelines and time frames.
- Provides individualized case management services for withdrawal management clients to include reengagement letters and phone calls, provides linkage, referral and resources as appropriate to address identified needs, and facilitates coordination of care with other service providers.
- Manages and monitors patient progress, identifies patient needs, and maintains clinical documentation in compliance with all applicable regulatory standards.
- Participates in regularly-scheduled clinical supervision with assigned Program Manager.
- Collaborates with other members of the treatment team to provide case consultation and case management services to all patients.
MARGINAL DUTIES includes the following:
- Attends all required meetings and training sessions
- Assists with POE duties to ensure timely access to assessments
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education and/or Experience
- A High School diploma or GED and previous lived experience as a consumer of mental health or addiction/recovery support services are required. Experience in the field of addiction/recovery is highly desired.
- Maintains Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) credentials for the state of SC.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Certified as a Peer Support Specialist required. Certified Substance Abuse Specialist by the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services and Addiction Professionals of South Carolina or the ability to become certified as a Substance Abuse Specialist upon hire preferred.
Please complete the online application to include all current and previous employment history and education. A resume cannot be substituted for completing the employment history and educational fields of the employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
*LRADAC maintains a tobacco-free environment. No smoking or use of any tobacco product is permitted in any of its facilities or on any of its properties.**