Substance Abuse Counselor-CAC

Duties:

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for individuals, groups and or families struggling with substance abuse
• Develop, conduct and implement intake assessments and treatment plans based on client needs and goals
• Provide education and support to clients and their families regarding addiction, recovery, and relapse prevention
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure comprehensive treatment
• Program and introduce treatment strategies to ensure clients are engaged and positively impacted by the mission/vision of Life Care, Inc.
• Assist with providing weekly productivity reports to ensure budgetary goals are being met as per the information provided by executive leadership.
• Process assessments for new clients efficiently and in accordance with DBH/Life Care Inc. policy and procedures
• Obtains pertinent information from new clients by asking them to complete assessments or interviews courteously and professionally.
• Assist with providing weekly productivity reports to ensure budgetary goals are being met as per the information provided by executive leadership.
• Collaborate with SUD Program Manager on developing outreach plans to enhance client recruitment, community partnerships, and coordination with third-party resources within ward 7 and ward 8 community to expand the marketability of the agency in the community.

Qualifications:

• State licensure or certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CACI OR CACII).
• Knowledge and experience using the ASAM CoTriage and Continuum assessment tools.
• Active listening skills and paying attention to details.
• Able to learn and use Electronic Health Records (EHR) for documentation.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, for effective interaction and communication.
• Proficient writing, documentation, organizational skills.
• Able to work individually and as a team.
• Ability to effectively manage stress, time, meet productivity expectations and deadlines.
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills are especially important for instant consumer evaluation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required to work harmoniously with other professionals and co-workers.
• Good observational and problem-solving skills are key to picking out consumers’ behavioral changes.
• Excellent and stable personal emotional and psychological health as to be able to offer consumers with excellent emotional and mental support.
• Be very compassionate, empathetic, and understanding.
• Being eclectic and knowledge of various therapeutic models in order to meet consumers’ where they are.
• Ability to speak other languages desired but not required.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be adjusted based on the needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000