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A fully integrated member of the Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team provides clinical assessment, service planning, wellness counseling, case management and associated documentation as required to meet client needs. The Co-Occurring Specialist shall provide highly individualized services for persons served offered in individual and group modalities. Must travel to various settings associated with moderate risk including community program sites and private homes.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm; 30 minute unpaid lunch; Rotating On Call. Rotating evenings, weekends, holidays as needed.

Responsibilities:

Create and Maintain:

• A wellness and recovery oriented environment by using person-first language, respectful documentation, and person centered planning. All services provided will promote a wellness and recovery outcome.

Participates:

• As a team member in the frequent monitoring and assessment of the mental health status of people served as well as related variables, including significant others, the home and the community in which the person served lives
• Within the team, in the development of substance abuse assessment, comprehensive assessment and a service plan, often focusing on substance abuse treatment needs of the person receiving services

Provides:

• Mental health education, community living skill training and supportive counseling in the home and other natural environments to persons served and significant others, with special focus on substance abuse education and intervention needs of the person served
• Crisis intervention services for persons served with acute psychiatric needs whose circumstances and conditions require rapid intervention. Stages wise treatment is provided utilizing motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques.
• 24 hour on-call coverage on a rotating schedule
• Outreach to newly enrolled individuals and encourages those reluctant to accept mental health services through interventions with them and/or family members and friends concerned with the their welfare
• Technical assistance and education to members of the team in the area of co-occurring disorders. Develops co-occurring disorders materials and strategies for individual and group interventions, in conjunction with the team
• Training and supervision in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Techniques and skills
• In-vivo training and supervision to PACT staff
• Orientation to new staff on PACT services and recovery-based interventions

Consults:

• With other service providers and resource people regarding the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation needs of the persons served.

Why Choose Oaks?

• Trauma Informed Environment: Embrace each person’s story including life experience, history and culture.
• The FISH Philosophy: Four simple practices that inspire engagement, creativity and innovation.
• Opportunities for Growth: Grow your career with Oaks as we continue to expand. We’re here to help you reach your goals.
• Mission-focused: Mission is at the heart of what we do each day.
• Excellent Benefits (90% employer coverage): Enjoy generous time benefits (20+ hours), comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage (30 + hours), 403B with 6% employer contribution
• Diverse Culture: We welcome, value and celebrate our differences.

Details:

• Offers on the spot!
• Sign on Bonus Included!
• Excellent benefits are included with this role!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field plus one year post-Degree experience providing dual disorder services to individuals with co-occurring serious and persistent mental illness and substance abuse
• The Co-Occurring Specialist shall hold the professional credentials required by the NJ Alcohol and Drug Licensing and Certification Counseling Committee (i.e. CADC/LCADC).
• Possession of a valid NJ driver’s license in good standing.

Vaccination required per EO 283 as applies to all healthcare facilities

All positions required a valid driver's license in good standing

Oaks Integrated Care is an EOE/Drug-Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

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