Substance Use Specialist

"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live " - Client from Telecare What You Will Do to Change Lives Under direct supervision, serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community. Shifts Available: AM 7:00 am - 3:00 pm/ PM 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm / NOC 11:00 pm - 7:00 am Full Time; Shift vary as needed; Sunday - Thursday Full Time; Shifts vary as needed; Tuesday - Saturday Short Hour .4; Shifts vary as needed; Friday and Saturday Short Hour .4; Shifts vary as needed; Sunday and Monday Expected starting wage range is $20.53 - $25.07. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. What You Bring to the Table (Must Have) High School Graduation or G.E.D. equivalent and three (3) years of direct services in mental health or community services; OR Associate's degree and two (2) years of experience; OR Bachelor's degree in Social Services Must possess at least 1 year of experience providing services as a Substance Use Specialist Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver. Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc. What's In It for You Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift) Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan For more information visit: Join Our Compassionate Team Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. The new Telecare Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) will bring crisis services to people in the community delivered by a dedicated team of mental health professionals with law enforcement involvement only where necessary. It's an exciting opportunity to expand much-needed crisis care in Stanislaus County - in a way that is safe, accessible, and compassionate. Our goals are to help people to get the support they need and reduce unnecessary law enforcement involvement, ER visits, and hospitalizations. EOE AA M/F/V/Disability May vary by location and position type Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.