Certified Addiction Counselor

Benefits :

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

New Progressions, LLC is currently currently seeking a Certified Addiction Counselor to provide professional therapeutic intervention and assessment services to individuals in need of crisis intervention, counseling and therapeutic services within the home of the clients and their families in Fulton County and surrounding areas.

Works closely with the Medical Director, Clinical Director, Mental Health Professionals, Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, parents, guardians, other staff members, and other community partners.

Job Purpose :

Provides substance abuse counseling services including but not limited to assessment, treatment planning, long-term counseling, psycho education, case management, advocacy, and follow-up.

Duties :

• All evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans and reports must be reviewed and signed by Clinician on staff.
• Works with physicians and other personnel in client evaluation and treatment to further sobriety.
• Assists client and family, through individual, group, family, and / or couples therapy.
• Provides services planned to restore client to optimum social and health adjustment.
• Performs intake, evaluation, orientation, admissions, treatment planning, counseling, documentation, discharge planning and referral of substance abusing clients, all of which must be reviewed and approved by Director or authorized Clinician.
• Maintains case records and urine surveillance system.
• Assesses all new intakes to determine presence and extent of substance abuse issues; completes evaluation report.
• Develops and documents individualized treatment plans that address the needs of substance abuse client population.
• Recommends treatment plans for clients to program manager and criminal justice officials.
• Refers clients to appropriate treatment modality based on assessment.
• Collects statistics as required for reports; prepares required reports and paperwork.
• Develops and facilitates process groups and educational programs.
• Identifies opportunities for program improvement and QI monitors.
• Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies / practices.
• Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to client confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with Federal, state, and local regulations.
• Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with clients, families, and other personnel.
• Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in client flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager and / or Director.

Requirements :

CADC-I, CADC-II, or CAADC

Skills / Qualifications :

• Must possess a Georgia state licensure or certification
• Must be willing to learn and ask questions, accept feedback and be accountable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow;
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple health and criminal justice professionals using tact, diplomacy, and discipline;
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds;

Job Type : Full-time

Schedule :

4 hour shift

Ability to commute / relocate :

Atlanta, GA 30349 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience :

Addiction counseling : 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location : In person