Job Details
* Espaola, NM, USA
* Hourly
* Full Time
*Health, Dental, Vision, 401K and Paid Time Off*
The Integrated Substance Use Disorder (I-SUD) Support Specialist will report to the I-SUD Director and support the I-SUD Department. This position involves working closely with peer support specialists, BH and medical providers and clients with substance use disorders (SUDs) such as opioid use disorders (OUDs). This position will involve case management, connecting clients with resources, engaging in community outreach, and scheduling clients with their BH provider or medical provider. This position will also include but is not limited to group facilitation or co-facilitation, and support services at the colleges and/or at the School Based Health Centers (SHBCs).
The I-SUD Support Specialist will assist with communication between the I-SUD department and other departments within ECFH which may include, but is not limited to, answering phone calls and scheduling appointments. This position also assists with coordinating behavioral health referrals, warm hand-offs and maintain an active list of community resources. The I-SUD Support Specialist will assist behavioral health providers with primary screens (i.e., risk assessments, PHQ-9, GAD-7, ACE, PCL-5, social determinants of health) to identify client needs and to assist with data entry such as the Treat First process. The I-SUD Support Specialist will be an essential employee and resource to help ensure integrated care is taking place within the I-SUD department and with other departments and assists where necessary.
**Minimum Requirements**
**Education:**
* GED or high school diploma.Experience: *Certification as a Peer or Family Specialist or Certified Community Health Worker can substitute for one year of related work experience.
* Experience working with the SUD or mental health population for 6 months or 6 months of secondary education courses in mental health or SUD. *
**Certifications:**
* CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS)-must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
* CCSS Certification - must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
* SBIRT Certified (SBIRT training and Motivational Interviewing training- 12 hours). Must be obtained within 1 year of hire).
* Harm Reduction Certified - must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
**Preferred Certifications:**
* Certification as a Peer or Family Specialist or Certified Community Health Worker
**Preferred Education:**
Masters in Social Work (MSW), psychology, counseling or related field and no experience or Licensed Bachelor in Social Work (LBSW) and one year of experience working with the target population or Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field or Associates degree in a related field (Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Special Education and Human Services).
**Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred.**
**Other Requirements:**
COVID vaccination is a requirement for all El Centro Family Health employees unless granted an exemption under applicable state or federal law.
TST Test
HepB vaccine or waiver
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