I-SUD Support Specialist Taos

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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:

High school diploma or GED

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. *

*Certification as a Peer or Family Specialist or Certified Community Health Worker can substitute for one year of related work experience.

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 EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION

Preferred Certifications:

• Certification as a Peer or Family Specialist or Certified Community Health Worker

Preferred Education:

• Master's in social work (MSW), psychology, counseling or related field and no experience or
• Licensed Bachelor's 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.