ACT Behavioral Health Substance Abuse Specialist
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Southwest Network as a ACT Behavioral Health Substance Abuse Specialist in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide and coordinate substance abuse interventions for our most vulnerable members.
- provide individual and group substance use education and interventions, as well as teaching activities and s.
- provide direct services to members and develop plans to help them reach their goals, and review each member’.
- coordinate care with each member, their family, other health care providers and involved parties to ensure that.
Requirements
- Must possess one of the following:
- Master's or bachelor's degree with a behavioral health or related field
- Bachelor's degree in a non
- related field PLUS one year related experience
Benefits & Compensation
- This position is offered at a fair, competitive salary.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health Savings and Flex Spending account options
- Paid sick, vacation and holiday time (10 paid holidays per year!)
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Southwest Network as a ACT Behavioral Health Substance Abuse Specialist.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ACT Behavioral Health Substance Abuse Specialist at Southwest Network a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Southwest Network is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance Abuse Intervention, Co-occurring Disorders, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Skill Building, Care Coordination, Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The specialist provides and coordinates substance abuse interventions for vulnerable members, serving as the substance abuse expert for the ACT team to address co-occurring disorders. Responsibilities include delivering direct services, developing progress plans, and coordinating care with the clini...
Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Health savings account, Flex spending account, Paid sick time, Paid vacation time, Paid holiday time. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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