Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome the challenges of both mental health and substance use disorders? Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist and play a vital role in supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery, wellness, and independence. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to provide meaningful therapeutic services, build strong therapeutic relationships, make a lasting impact in the community, collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and help clients achieve life-changing goals. We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic professional who thrives in a client-centered environment and is committed to helping others succeed.

As a Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist, you will provide individual therapy, group therapy, educational services, and family interventions for individuals experiencing persistent mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. Through evidence-based treatment, interdisciplinary collaboration, assertive outreach, and comprehensive care planning, you will help individuals build recovery skills, improve functioning, and achieve greater stability in their lives. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with clients while contributing to a highly supportive team focused on recovery-oriented care.

This position offers…

· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide individual, group, and family therapy services for individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
· Conduct co-occurring assessments and assist in developing individualized treatment plans that support recovery goals
· Deliver educational services and therapeutic interventions designed to improve coping skills, recovery outcomes, and overall wellness
· Build trusting therapeutic relationships through assertive outreach, engagement strategies, and person-centered support
· Collaborate with treatment team members to identify treatment goals, coordinate services, and ensure continuity of care
· Maintain an active caseload while providing high-quality clinical services and ongoing client support
· Connect individuals with community resources and supportive services that address identified needs and barriers to recovery
· Participate in crisis intervention and emergency services to provide rapid support during emotional or behavioral health crises
· Provide guidance and cross-training to team members regarding co-occurring disorder treatment and best practices
· Adhere to DMH requirements, ITCD fidelity standards, organizational policies, and professional ethical standards
· Participate in treatment team meetings, staff meetings, quality improvement activities, and professional development opportunities
· Maintain timely, accurate documentation and clinical records in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements
· Perform additional duties as assigned to support program operations and client success

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

· Must be a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with at least one year of training or supervised experience in substance use treatment

OR

· Must be a Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) with one of the following credentials: CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP-D, RADC, or RADC-P

· Experience providing therapy and treatment services to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders preferred
· Knowledge of integrated treatment approaches, recovery-oriented care, and behavioral health best practices preferred
· Experience facilitating individual and group therapy sessions preferred
· Ability to effectively engage individuals with complex behavioral health needs and support long-term recovery goals

Additional Qualifications:

· Must possess a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation
· Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to complete accurate clinical documentation
· Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with clients, families, referral sources, and team members
· Ability to provide services in a variety of community and office-based settings
· Ability to exercise sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a clinical environment
· Ability to follow supervision, organizational policies, and professional standards of practice
· Must successfully complete background screenings, including criminal, driving, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks

Physical Requirements

· Perform sedentary work requiring exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently
· Sit for extended periods while providing services, completing documentation, and attending meetings
· Occasionally walk and stand while conducting client services and participating in program activities
· Perform repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements associated with typing, writing, and electronic documentation
· Lift, carry, push, or pull light objects as necessary to perform essential job functions
· Utilize computers, office equipment, and electronic health record systems throughout the workday