Inpatient CD Counselor (CADC or LCADCA)

Job Description :

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides individual, group and family counseling to help clients identify and resolve personal chemical dependency issues.

Utilizes assessment and diagnostic tools and forms to gather information pertaining to client history to assist in developing accurate assessments and treatment planning.

Maintains accurate documentation of individual, group and family counseling sessions and activities adhering to established regulations and licensure standards.

Provides information to clients on chemical dependency and related issues through educational sessions which may include presentations, films, chalk talks, etc.

Consults with client referral sources on issues related to client treatment and therapy progress. Provides a variety of indirect client services including writing correspondence on behalf of clients, submitting court reports and making court appearances, charting medical records, conducting case reviews and treatment planning, making telephone contacts, and monitoring client fees.

Performs multiple organizational responsibilities including attending and participating in supervisory and staff meetings, performing assigned committee functions, facilitating non-clinical collaboration with other departments, etc.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.

Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree required with CADC, or Master's degree in a Human Service discipline with LCADCA

EXPERIENCE

• Related experience with individuals with chemical dependency
• Knowledge of chemical dependency issues, including natural history of dependence, psychosocial influences and effects of dependencies, range of treatment needed by individuals with chemical dependency(ies), and available CD treatment resources and their appropriate use.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of clients and professionals from diverse social and economic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of established governmental regulations and applicable licensure standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position has no unusual physical demands.
• May involve occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or their families.
• Employment may require performing tasks on an unplanned or occasional basis that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.

Time Type : Full time

Full time

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy.

Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

• Health & Wellness Medical CoverageDental CoverageVision CoverageFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountShort Term DisabilityLong Term Disability - Company Paid
• Financial Wellbeing Competitive Compensation PackagesLife Insurance - Company PaidAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded MatchingRetirement and Financial Planning Services Employee Referral Bonuses
• Career Development and Growth Tuition Assistance Plans Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs ( National Health Service Corp s & Public Service Loan Forgiveness ) Student Loan Repayment Assistance Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities.

We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with usLeadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leadersSeven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

Work Life Balance Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. ( 10 Paid Holidays ) Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life BalanceEmployee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and / or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

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