The responsibilities of the Substance Abuse Specialist  include; assessment of individuals referred for therapy and the provision of clinical direction for services planning and treatment goals, conducting individual therapy, utilizing member in vivo experiences to maximize learning and use of skills and developed insights, participation in team and individual case management activities, facilitation of treatment team meetings, discharge planning, participation in Performance Improvement and Clinical Issues activities, and the collection of outcomes measurement data. 

$3000 sign-on bonus! ($1,500 after 90 days, $1,500 after 6 months)

1.Collaborate with LVACT members, formulate a strengths based assessment of physical, emotional, spiritual and social status.
2. Participate in clinical supervision and assume an active role in identifying areas where additional training and/or support is needed.
3. Provide training, direction for services/recovery planning and activities designed to expand member competencies. When designated as the primary team member on the member’s ITT, the clinician will conduct reviews of service/treatment plan, assuming the role of convener for individualized treatment team meetings.
4. Use advanced clinical skills, competence and best practice knowledge in collaborating with team leaders and team members in interventions designed to engage LVACT members in a trusting and supportive relationship, providing emotional support within professional boundaries.
5. Assist the Director, LVACT, in planning and/or conducting conferences and specialized trainings for members of the team and other, appropriate agency personnel. 
6. Promote quality and continuity of service delivery