CADC Counselor
7 months ago
Newfield
Job DescriptionSalary: GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION: This position is under the supervision of the Substance Abuse Director and will provide substance abuse treatment services for clients who have a documented history of drug and/or alcohol abuse. This position participates in preparing case histories and record, group and individual facilitation, release planning, referrals and other duties. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Assess the counseling needs of the clients and diagnosing clients for substance disorders using the DSM-IV-TR; • Determine the appropriate level of care based on ASAM PPC-2R;, • Obtain previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode each client treatment plan(s) in order to ensure that each client's treatment needs are addressed. • Provide substance abuse counseling services specified in the client treatment plan, • Review clients throughout the treatment episode according to ASAM PPC-2R, to determine the need for continued services or discharge/transfer, • Developing the client discharge/transfer plans to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care, • Contact referral sources, providing case consultation and coordination with referral sources (for example: mental health treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, the Division of Youth and Family Services), • Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned clients, • Provide active case consultation; and, • Document all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals and follow-up in the client's clinical record, providing appropriate signatures and dating of such entries, including those made in electronic records., • Must be reliable and consistent with attendance and punctuality to work., • Represent Real House, Inc. in a professional manner., • Understand and follow all policies and procedures of Real House, Inc., • Must have an attitude of friendliness and be able to communicate with all levels within Real House, Inc., • Maintain good working relationships with all Real House, Inc. Staff and Volunteers. QUALIFICATIONS: Required and Preferred Education and Experience of at least one of the following qualifications • LCADC or CADC, • Strong written and oral communications skills., • Ability to work flexible hours, • Ability to work in and adapt the culture of a multi-cultural, community-based organization, • Good inter-personal skills, ability to relate well with persons from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural groups, • Commitment to maintain confidentiality, • Understanding of the Agencys mission and culture and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff and clients in all circumstances, • Proficiency in computer skills, especially using Outlook, Word, Excel and customized databases. Physical Requirements: • Ability to lift 25 pounds, • Must be able to ascend and descend up to three flights of stairs throughout the course of a normal workday., • Occasionally required to stand and walk. Certificates and Licenses: • LCADC or CADC or other licensed health care professional doing work of an alcohol and drug counseling nature within their scope of practice., • Valid drivers license or reliable transportation, • CPR and First Aid, • Employment contingent upon clear fingerprint and criminal history record.