CADC Counselor

Job Summary

This position is responsible for developing and conducting drug and alcohol assessments and treatment plans, provided ongoing individual and group counseling and support for adult community and currently incarcerated clients with drug and/or alcohol dependence, as well as responsible for managing and coordinating client care.

Work Environment

Work is generally performed in an office setting and may include working inside Nevada Department of Corrections facilities a minimum of three (3) days.

 Required education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, and human services
• Holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a Human Services related field.
• Currently holds CADC intern license or meets criteria to obtain internship upon hire.
• Studying for Drug & Alcohol counseling certification from an accredited institution.
• Two years’ experience in addictive disorders.

Essential Job Functions

• Facilitates meetings with clients to obtain personal, family, medical, psychological, and legal information to complete a drug and alcohol assessment.
• Consults with other professionals and/or family members (with signed release of information) to get a clear picture of the client’s problems.
• Develops a treatment plan and recommends a level of care within American Society Addiction Medicine (ASAM) PPC-2R and DSM-V guidelines. 
• Maintains a confidential case file on all clients with whom contact is made.
• Charts and documents client progress in electronic health record.
• Conducts group and individual counseling sessions and educational classes.
• Schedules sessions and classes as deemed appropriate to meet clients’ needs outlined in the treatment plan.
• Meets with case management to coordinate services for clients as needed.
• Maintains communication with coordinating agencies, such as court, probation, or social services.
• Assists in planning, coordinating, and scheduling special events and community outreach.
• Understands and has knowledge of twelve-step recovery program. Educate clients about community-based organizations such as AA, NA, etc.
• Adheres to all healthcare standards as related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Performs other duties as required.

   Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skills in operating personal computers using a variety of computer software.
• Ability to communicate both written and verbally using business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of records management procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and regulations including established professional standards.
• Knowledge of medical and behavioral rehabilitation terminology.
• Knowledge of physical, emotional, and social needs of substance abusers.
• Knowledge of community resources for substance abusers.
• Ability to assess and diagnose using DSM-V criteria along with ASAM PPC-2R, and assessment tools of Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI), Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST), and Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST).
• Ability to be self-motivated, responsible, and dependable.
• Ability to apply the principles and concepts of addictive rehabilitation counseling.
• Ability to interview and secure personal and social information, as well as information needed for determining client’s needs and barriers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective psychiatric counseling relationships and work effectively with staff and others.
• Ability to utilize other community resources and health care agencies.
• Ability to plan, organize, and express ideas clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with patients, medical staff, co-workers, and other personnel at all levels.
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to operate a motor vehicle; stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.