Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC, CSC, LGADC)

Job Description

Job Description

Substance Abuse Counselor – School-Based Program

iMind Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time Addiction Counselor for Youth for their intensive outpatient treatment program. Bilingual is a plus!

Responsibilities

Provide group counseling sessions with focus on addiction related topics

Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations

Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM and biopsychosocial histories

Compete individual treatment plans upon client's admission

Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the client's electronic health record and complete monthly treatment reports

Maintain accurate electronic health records on each client and ensure the timely completion of tasks, within 24 hours of service deliver, no later than 72 hours of service delivery

Conduct individual and group sessions based on client's treatment plan goals and level of care

Responsible for maintaining contact with referral sources and other agencies involved in client care (i.e. criminal justice system and housing programs).

Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure a through treatment plan

Assist clients with developing a discharge / continuing care plan and connecting to resources needed to reach personal goals both during the course of treatment and in advance to their discharge

Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines until they have been established with other case management / social services

Qualifications

Associates Degree or higher in chemical dependency or related field

2 – 4 years’ experience in behavioral healthcare, specifically addictions or related field.

Must have minimum of Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC-AD) Status or one of the following certification by the State of Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a : Certified Supervised Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD), LGADC or LCADC.

A minimum of one year of work experience in providing substance and / or clinical services

Experience in conducting needs and risk assessments and an understanding of crisis management

Perks :

Supervision for certification and license provided.

Work schedule : Monday - Friday 8a-5pm