Substance Use Apprentice

Apprentice 3-year program

Full Benefits

Monday-Friday 8-5pm. One day a week is coursework.

$21.50 - $29.53 DOE

Comprehensive Life Resources is seeking a passionate team player to join our Outpatient team as Substance Use Apprentices. This program will provide both on-the-job training along with coursework throughout the week. This is a three-year commitment.

We offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision with 100% paid premiums for Full-Time employees. 11 paid holidays, 403(b)-retirement plan, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Mental Health Leave, Employee Assistance Program (up to 6 consultations per year), Mileage reimbursement, Tuition Assistance, Paid Sick leave, Bereavement Leave, Continuing education programs, and Health club reimbursement. All benefits contingent on working a scheduled 40hrs a week (32+ for providers).

Function: Provide outreach and long-term intensive case management to consumers with severe, persistent mental illness. Provide targeted skills training in the areas of community living. Provide treatment and specialized case management to clients with identified substance use disorder. Serves as a member of the organization that welcomes, engages, and serves individuals with complex wellness needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide both case management and psychiatric rehabilitation services.
• Conduct initial and ongoing, comprehensive substance use assessments.
• Provide treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders in the community.
• Use Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
• Provide psychoeducation around substance use disorders to clients and natural supports.
• Be aware of local resources such as housing, recreational programs, and transportation services, and connect consumers to these resources as needed.
• Embrace a strength-based, recovery orientation when working with consumers and their natural supports.
• Communicate with consumers' natural resources.
• In addition to the above, other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be familiar with, and willing to work within, a harm reduction model.
• Experience working with individuals with severe persistent mental illness including psychotic disorders.
• Current valid drivers license; proof of insurance.

Comprehensive Life Resources is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability status, and any other applicable legally protected characteristics and or class.