Substance Use Disorder Specialist

Substance Use Disorder Specialist (30 Hours)

Community Care Alliance is hiring an Emergency Services (ES) substance use disorder specialist (SUDS). ES is an interdisciplinary team of skilled and experienced behavioral health professionals. They respond to a variety of client crises in office- and community-based settings. In addition to ES work, the SUDS counselor will work with clients in our ambulatory detox and substance use outpatient programs. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, creative, and nimble in responding to crisis situations, and will maintain an anti-oppression, non-stigmatizing approach while working with high-acuity, complex clients.

This is a weekday position, and the supervisor will create a set schedule with input from the candidate.

• Proven ability to assess and intervene with clients in crisis
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of trauma-informed care practices and the 12 core functions of a licensed chemical dependency professional (LCDP)
• Comfort and familiarity working within larger systems (e.g., with clients, families, hospitals and other providers, law enforcement and first responders, and with other community partners)
• Proficiency with recovery planning, overdose prevention, harm reduction, and relapse prevention planning
• Familiarity with stages of change and with Motivational Interviewing and other evidence‑based approaches

• Crisis intervention and de‑escalation
• Completing assessments in office and community‑based settings
• Maintaining a caseload of approximately 5–10 short‑term, outpatient clients
• Providing counseling to clients in ambulatory detox level of care

• Valid LCDP, licensed to practice in Rhode Island
• Valid driver's license required

To apply for this opening please visit our website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self‑reliant, and better informed to meet their economic, social, and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

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