Job Code: 2025-CRC-CO-OCCURING-SP-03.14

County: Harrison

City: Gulfport

FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time

Education: Master's Degree

   

 

Summary:

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking an energetic and motivated Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist for Gulfport, MS. The primary goal of the Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist is to work in conjunction with Department of Mental Health designated Peer Evaluators/Reviewers to assess the co-occurring readiness of the Agency's substance use disorder service system. The ideal candidate will be familiar with co-occurring disorders and work to provide training and treatment plans for individuals requiring mental health and substance use treatment.

 

 

Requirements:

Master's degree in behavioral health field required

Clinical license preferred

Must have valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record

Reliable transportation needed to provide services in the community

Working knowledge of mental health symptoms and substance use disorder

Excellent communication skills required

Behavioral health internship required

Independent work ability

 

 

 

Responsibilities:

Coordinates with staff to provide basic training on symptoms, prevalence, detection, and triage for individuals with co-occurring disorders.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the consumer served.

Participates in team staffing and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Serves as consultant as needed on co-occurring cases.

Develops effective procedures to address psychiatric crises or emergencies and medication management in both mental health and substance use treatment settings.