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Mental Health Association has an opening for a Substance Abuse Specialist for
the Lompoc Act program. The Lompoc Act
Program is a Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)-funded, intensive Assertive
Community Treatment program designed to engage with and provide services to
transitional age youth (ages 16-25), adults, and older adults with serious and
persistent mental illness so they can succeed in the community. Lompoc Act will provide the full range of
services including engagement, assessment, individualized planning, personal
service coordination, integrated co-occurring drug and alcohol services,
medication support, counseling support, social skills development, supported
housing, integrated vocational services, supported education and access on a
24/7, 365 day basis. Lompoc Act promotes healing and recovery through a
“whatever it takes” approach to service delivery.
The Substance Abuse Specialist for
the Lompoc Act program is expected to supervise the general health, safety, and
ongoing recovery of clients who specifically have issues with alcohol and/or
drugs. Lompoc Act uses a “harm reduction” approach to services. They also
model home maintenance, function as a positive role model, promote cooperation
and harmony in communal living, and uphold and promote the program philosophy
in all duties performed. Besides case management they will perform counseling
functions, staff education and direct groups for clients in all phases of
recovery, awareness, and contemplation regarding co-occurring disorders.
Minimum Requirements
Masters
Degree in a related field preferred; Spanish bilingual preferred; Must have
experience in Alcohol/Drug treatment. Strong
interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills; well defined
organizational and time management skills.
Conditions of employment include: must be at least 18 years of age;
possess a valid CA Driver’s License, minimum of 2 years driving experience, reliable
transportation, proof of auto insurance, and DMV driving record that meets
TMHA’s current vehicle insurance requirements.
May be required to utilize personal vehicle and auto insurance. At the time of hire, other conditions of
employment are to comply with a T.B. skin test or chest x-ray indicating a
negative tuberculosis result, and receipt of a criminal record clearance through
fingerprinting. Must be able to
successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.
Compensation
Full-Time, 40 hours per week; $20.32 - $31.75
per hour, DOE, benefit eligible.
All candidates must complete and submit an application to be considered for an interview. Applications can be picked up from, and submitted to our main office at 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo OR printed from this webpage.
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