Substance Use Specialist

Substance Use Specialist

Salary: $60,000 to $65,000

Schedule: Full-Time | 37.5 hours per week

At Newport Mental Health, we invest in our employees by offering competitive pay, exceptional time-off benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start, with additional PTO for Director-level roles
• Up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 1 paid Flex Holiday each year
• Separate paid personal days
• Separate paid sick time
• $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

* Benefits and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and employment status; additional criteria may apply to certain benefits and incentives.

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

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Mission
- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

We are seeking a Substance Use Specialist to join our team. Partnering with care teams, this role will coordinate care for our clients. Completes Intake & Psychosocial Assessments to determine diagnosis including mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. This role will accept individuals who are in the process of obtaining their LCDP with proof of progress toward completing licensure. The Substance Use Specialist will be working with an adult population (18+) who have severe and persistent mental illness requiring intensive, community-based treatment.

• Provide individual substance use counseling to assigned clients in accordance with organization policy & procedures.
• Lead group activities and group therapy related to substance abuse and addictions.
• Participate in comprehensive team treatment planning and activities.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and coworkers to ensure client needs are met.
• Educate clients regarding issues associated with substance abuse treatment.

• LCDP Certification in process with proof of progress toward completion or Bachelor's Degree with major in social science or related field.
• Exceptional verbal and writing skills with the ability to communicate with audiences across all levels.
• Self-motivated and independent with the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to travel to our facilities throughout the area.

Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.