What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor (LCAS, LCASA) position at Seaside Healthcare?
WARRENTON-ACTT
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALIST (LCAS, LCAS-A)
A growing agency is looking for a Substance Abuse Counselor (LCAS, LCAS-A) to join an Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) in Warrenton, NC. Our ACT Teams provide high quality services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
Who We Are:
Strategic Interventions, LLC. (SI) is a growing mental health company, currently with six large ACT Teams located across North Carolina. We offer Evidence Based Practices to adults with severe mental illness. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.
We offer very competitive benefits including; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance benefits (mostly paid by the company) generous PTO, life Insurance, Option for long-term disability, Option for Short Term Disability, use of company car and opportunities for expanded training and growth within the company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting comprehensive substance use assessments, considering the relationship between substance use and mental health
- Serving as a consultant and educator to fellow ACT team Members on the topic of integrated dual disorder treatment. Modeling skills and consultation, cross-training to help them to develop dual disorder assessment and treatment skills, and attending daily team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
- Regularly participate in daily team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
- Establish access to community services and support networks
- Assessing and tracking beneficiaries’ stages of change readiness and stages of treatment
- Provide skill training, including but not being limited to skill training in: activities of daily living, finances, leisure, and social activities, coping skills, substance abuse issues
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
This person must have knowledge of the fundamental principles, techniques, and methods of the rehabilitation process to include assessments, evaluations, development of goals and activities. This employee must have general knowledge regarding principles of Assertive Community Treatment Team and the laws, regulations, and policies that govern these services. This employee must possess a thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems.
Requirements:
- LCAS or LCAS-A License
- 1 year of experience working with adults who have a mental illness and/or substance abuse issues
- Superb verbal and written communication skills.
- Aptitude to empathize with people and help them engage in treatment.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to work with other professionals as part of a treatment team.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Option of Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
#IND123
Substance Abuse Counselor
State of North Carolina -
Greene, NC
Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor
Easterseals PORT -
Raleigh, NC
Substance Abuse Counselor
A Seaside Healthcare Company -
Warrenton, NC