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Form of workJOB SUMMARY
Incumbent will serve as Dual Recovery Specialist for Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) services and
subsequent Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for Laura’s Law/AB 1421 eligible adults with serious mental illness in Contra
Costa County. The Dual Recovery Specialist provides substance abuse education and relapse prevention strategies and
implements social model interventions in the milieu. The Dual Recovery Specialist is knowledgeable about abstinence based as
well as harm reduction strategies and understands the interactions between psychiatric illness and substance abuse. The Dual
Recovery Specialist promotes higher levels of wellness, stability, and quality of life, assists in the prevention of acute psychiatric or substance abuse relapses, and assists the client to lessen the debilitating effects of substance abuse and mental disorders. The Dual Recovery Specialist utilizes best practices in psychiatric, substance abuse, prevocational, nursing, and social skills, and illness management techniques with a strengths-based approach, consistent with principles of CCISC and ACT. Incumbent also provides case management services and serve as liaison with Probation, where applicable.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Interacts therapeutically with clients in the milieu and in the community and demonstrates boundaries consistent with
professional standards. Provides engagement and outreach to current or potential clients in the community.
• The majority of AOT ACT services are provided in the community and client residences and requires client transportation
in personal and/or company vehicles. Provides on-call, after-hours, and weekend/holiday services as required by contract.
• Performs assessments of clients and presents at Daily Organizational/Morning Meetings and Individual Treatment Team
Meetings.
• Provides expertise in the areas of substance abuse and co-occurring disorders to interdisciplinary team.
• Provides service coordination / case management for a shared group of clients including coordinating and monitoring
activities of the treatment team. Cooperates with Program Supervisor and Program Manager in rotating client
visits/assignments with the treatment team. Develops, evaluates, and implements treatment goals and plans in conjunction
with the treatment team.
• Provides individual supportive coaching in all areas of clients’ life, as well as education of symptom management in
consultation with Psychiatrist and AOT ACT nurses. Sets priorities and reacts appropriately to emergency situations.
• Introduces clients to Common Ground software, assisting clients in completing the Common Ground Health Report before
medical office visits.
• Coordinates the full range of client’s needs. Provides brokerage, linkage, and advocacy to ensure resources and services
are accessed in a timely manner, providing community-based services in client’s residence as needed.
• Conducts and oversees psychoeducational groups as directed by Program Supervisor and/or Program Manager.
• Performs shift management duties in coordination with other AOT ACT staff as directed by Program Supervisor and/or
Program Manager. Functions as assistant to shift manager when assigned.
• Knowledge of Assisted Outpatient Treatment and Assertive Community Treatment model as it relates to client care.
• Ability to interact positively with persons of diverse socio-economic backgrounds and education.
• Knowledge of Laws and ethics guiding the profession.
• Create written documentation that is legible, clear, and concise.
• Maintain the distinction between therapeutic and social relationships.
• Complies with all charting and documentation requirements per contract, funding agency, and MHS policy.
• Prepares critical care issues for discussion during supervision and Daily Organizational/Morning Meetings.
• Comply with all MHS and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPAA standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in a behavioral science and at least two years’ experience providing clinical services to individuals with
mental illness.
• Licensed preferred, or license eligible required with Board registration (ASW, IMF, License Waivered Psychologist).
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite and EHR software.
• Ability to problem solve and react appropriately to emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team.
PAY RANGE: $25 / HOURLY
