Disability Services Of The Southwest - Charlestown, RI
posted 3 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Charlestown, RI
11-50 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The CPST (Community Psychiatric Support Team) Substance Use Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting adults facing addiction and mental health challenges. This position focuses on enhancing clients' functioning within their communities by providing coaching, improving relationships, teaching symptom management skills, and coordinating care with other providers. The specialist also connects clients with community resources to aid in their recovery and successful discharge planning.
Responsibilities
- Assists SUD counselors in conducting screenings and assessments of clients through the person-centered treatment planning process.
- Assists clients and family members or other collaterals with identifying strengths and needs resources natural supports and developing strategies to use them effectively.
- Assists clients individually and in IOP groups to identify behaviors associated with their substance disorder which interfere with their daily living and community integration.
- Provides supportive intervention to help the clients identify and apply coping strategies.
- Participates in the Center-based team observation support and supervision of clients experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
- Provides individual and group interventions as requested by SUD Manager.
- Coordinates community resources to address financial housing food benefits employment and transportation needs.
- Communicates with internal and external providers to foster coordination of care.
- Assists nurse in supporting clients manage chronic medical conditions establishing good health routines and practices personal care and accessing medical care.
- Maintains knowledge of available providers and resources in the community to address specialized needs and for successful discharge planning.
- Participates in supervision team conferencing department and agency meetings.
- Maintains detailed accurate and timely documentation in health record.
- Enhances and maintains professional expertise through educational activities and trainings.
- Meets requirements for client contact time according to treatment plan and for agency productivity targets.
- Follows agency policies and standards for client rights and confidentiality.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Experience in substance use disorder treatment or mental health support.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, and other providers.
- Knowledge of community resources and support systems for addiction and mental health.
- Proficient in maintaining accurate documentation and records.
Nice-to-haves
- Certification in substance use counseling or related field.
- Experience with person-centered treatment planning.
- Familiarity with chronic medical conditions and their management.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Flexible scheduling options.
