The CADC is responsible for providing confidential addiction counseling, education, and support to individuals one on one or in a group setting and to engage the community by promoting healthy lifestyles and healthy choices.
Responsibilities:
- Provide initial assessments and drug screenings
- knowledge of drugs and withdrawal signs and symptoms
- Referral to the appropriate level of care
- Provide drug and alcohol counseling and support to individuals
- Accept referrals from agencies, individuals, and families in the community and collaborate for individualized care
- Maintain accurate, compliant client records according to policy and procedures
- Understanding of strict confidentiality guidelines regarding client care
Duties:
- Assist individuals in identifying their need for treatment
- Understand the levels of care and necessary interventions for safety
- Collaborate with the treatment team
- Assist clients in meeting all requirements of their care
- Develop and maintain open communication will all facility staff.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment program and communicate needs, progress, and barriers
- Willing participant in agency and community committees
Must have proficient knowledge of the following:
- The cause and effect of drugs and alcohol Needs and risk assessment Family dynamics
- Impact of Trauma Crisis Management Case Management Individual, group, and crisis counseling methods
- Cultural competency
- Understanding of possible withdrawal and having a sense of urgency when referring to a higher level of care.
Must demonstrate the following skills:
- CPR/First Aid
- Crisis intervention
- Strategic planning skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills Conflict Resolution Skills
- Effective counseling skills Effective written/oral communication skills
- Report writing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work closely with the treatment team, including housing staff, in a positive, respectful manner.
- ability to work independently and finish tasks
- Must prove efficiency in the interview and have an understanding of company culture
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From $23.00 per hour
Schedule:
Experience:
- Substance Abuse Counseling: 2 years (Preferred)
Education:
Shifts:
Working Days:
- Monday (Preferred)
- Tuesday (Preferred)
- Wednesday (Preferred)
- Thursday (Preferred)
- Friday (Preferred)
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This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
- Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
This Job Is:
- A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume or who have been out of the workforce for the past six months or more
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
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