FACT Substance Abuse Specialist (Wakulla and Gadsden)

Apalachee Center, Inc. | North Florida

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Mental Health and Recovery!

Apalachee Center, Inc. is a leading behavioral health provider dedicated to helping individuals and families throughout North Florida recover from mental health challenges, psychiatric conditions, and substance use disorders.

We proudly provide comprehensive behavioral health services across eight counties: Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experiencedFACT Substance Abuse Specialist to join our Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team.

The FACT program provides intensive, community-based behavioral health services to adults living with severe and persistent mental illness. The Substance Abuse Specialist plays a vital role in helping individuals address substance use challenges, achieve recovery goals, develop healthy coping skills, and maintain stability and independence within their communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and substance use assessments.

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling and recovery support.

• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on recovery, relapse prevention, and long-term stability.

• Assist individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

• Provide crisis intervention and participate in scheduled after-hours on-call coverage.

• Connect clients with community resources, treatment programs, housing assistance, and other support services.

• Teach essential life skills, including stress management, healthy relationships, independent living, and coping strategies.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate comprehensive client care.

• Provide education and cross-training to team members regarding substance use disorders and effective treatment approaches.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency standards.

• Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, and ongoing care coordination.

• Promote client safety, independence, and successful community integration.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related human services field required.

• Master's degree in a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of related professional experience, including assessment and treatment of individuals with substance use disorders.

• Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

• Experience providing community-based services using the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT/PACT) model preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet agency driving requirements.

• Strong communication, assessment, crisis intervention, and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of substance use treatment, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care.

• Ability to establish professional, supportive, and therapeutic relationships with clients.

• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical practices, and client-centered care.