Substance Abuse Specialist
johns hopkins medicineEssex (MD)
Substance Abuse Specialist
Posted 2 days ago
johns hopkins medicineEssex (MD)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersOutpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
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Job Details: Requisition #: 674018
Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital,
Baltimore,
MD 21287
Category: Social Work/Mental Health
Schedule: Day Shift
Employment Type: Full Time
Substance Abuse Specialist Position Summary Under the supervision of the Director of the Mobile Treatment Program, the Substance Abuse Specialist provides direct mental health and substance use services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. This role uses Evidence-Based Practices and the Recovery Model and works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Experience working with adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders is preferred.
Qualifications:
Education Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or a related field required Experience Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adults with mental illness and substance use disorders Certification/Licensure Current CAC-AD or CSC-AD certification required Valid driver's license or reliable transportation to travel independently within the service area required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of individual, group, and family education techniques for substance use treatment Ability to provide stage-based treatment and build supportive, trusting relationships with clients Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team and coordinate services with providers Commitment to client rights, personal preferences, and recovery-oriented care
Salary Range:
Minimum 21.88/hour - Maximum 36.13/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority. The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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