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CARENATIONDC INC

CAC II Certified Addiction Counselor II

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A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$27,312 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)

+19% projected growth

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CAC II - Certified Addiction Counselor
II CARENATIONDC INC
Washington, DC Job Details Contract 5 hours ago Qualifications Clinical confidentiality policies Full Job Description Position Summary CareNationDC is hiring a CAC II to provide substance use disorder counseling, recovery support, treatment planning assistance, and group services to clients receiving Level 1 and/or IOP services. Key Responsibilities Provide SUD counseling services within CAC II scope of practice. Conduct or assist with SUD assessments as permitted by credential and program policy. Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions. Support relapse prevention, recovery planning, and client education. Assist with ASAMinformed treatment recommendations and updates. Complete timely and accurate documentation in the EHR. Coordinate care with clinicians, APRNs, case managers, and community providers. Participate in supervision, team meetings, and QA reviews. Follow HIPAA, confidentiality, SUD regulations, and CareNationDC policies. Qualifications Active CAC II credential in Washington, DC preferred. Experience in SUD treatment, IOP, outpatient addiction counseling, or community behavioral health preferred. Strong group facilitation and documentation skills. Knowledge of ASAM criteria and recoveryoriented care preferred. Must be professional, confidential, and able to follow clinical direction.