CST Substance Abuse Professional (CSAC, LCAS) Position Available In Forsyth, North Carolina

CST Substance Abuse Professional (CSAC, LCAS) 1.0 1.0 out of 5 stars

Winston-Salem, NC Title:

CST Substance Abuse Professional Reports To:

Team Lead Position Summary:

The CST Substance Abuse Professional is an individual with at least a one (2) years of post bachelor experience and one year of experience with adult mental health population. The CST Substance Abuse Professional must be licensed in the state of North Carolina as a LCAS, LCASA or certified by the NCSAPPB as a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor). This individual will be responsible for assisting the Team Leader with the coordination of services across all levels of care. The CST Substance Abuse Professional will directly participate and assist the Team Lead with clinical documentation, facilitation of treatment team meetings, and psycho education and skill development.

Position Requirements:

Certification a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist One year experience with adult mental health/substance abuse population and Bachelor Degree in human services with 2 years post-graduate experience OR Masters Degree in human service field with 1 year post-graduate experience OR Bachelor Degree outside human service field with 4 years post-graduate experience AND No substantiated findings of abuse or neglect listed on the

North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry or Central Registry Valid NC Driver’s License Duties/Responsibilities:

Provides psychoeducation as indicated in the PCP Assists with crisis interventions Assists the Team Lead with behavioral and substance use disorder treatment interventions Assists with the development of relapse prevention and disease management strategies Coordinates the initial and ongoing assessment activities Develops the initial PCP and its ongoing revisions and ensures its implementation Consults with identified medical (i.e., primary care and psychiatric) and non-medical providers, engages community and natural supports, and includes their input in the person-centered planning process Completes

NCTOPPS, DLA

Functional Assessments and PCP updates Ensures linkage to the most clinically appropriate and effective services including arranging for psychological and psychiatric evaluations Monitors and documents the status of the individual’s progress and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions outlined in the PCP Completes functional needs assessment(s) to determine the scope and anticipated outcomes to the services Provides psychoeducation as indicated in the PCP Assists with crisis interventions Assists the Team Lead with behavioral and substance use disorder interventions Assists with the development of relapse prevention and disease management strategies’ ‘

Work Location:

Multiple locations

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Loan forgiveness Professional development assistance

Medical Specialty:

Addiction Medicine Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

Behavioral health: 1 year (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Winston-Salem, NC (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 75% (Required)

Work Location:

On the road