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Restaura Behavioral Health

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

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What they do

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.

$25,776 / year median in Georgia

+23% projected growth

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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Restaura Behavioral Health Decatur, GA Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $55,000 a year 11 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Client assessment in therapy Treatment plan documentation Group facilitation in therapy CADC Substance abuse treatment center experience Care documentation Clinical case management notes Mid-level Outpatient experience Substance abuse counseling Patient progress monitoring Patient counseling Substance abuse treatment compliance Healthcare treatment Providing care for clients Clinical documentation standards Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Managing patient records Communication skills Substance abuse recovery planning Group counseling Therapy progress note documentation Group therapy instruction Continuation mental treatment planning Full Job Description Restaura is dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health and addiction recovery outpatient facility in Decatur. We are currently seeking a motivated and certified CADC to join our clinical team and help support our Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programs.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor to lead group programming and provide individual support to clients in our PHP/IOP setting. The ideal candidate is organized, skilled in group facilitation, and passionate about recovery. Clinical supervision is available.
Key Responsibilities:
Group Facilitation:
Lead approximately 6 hours of group programming daily within the PHP/IOP curriculum.
Individual Counseling:
Conduct individual sessions with assigned clients to monitor progress and address specific recovery goals.
Assessments:
Conduct assessments if necessary.
Documentation:
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation (notes, treatment plans, and updates) in accordance with facility and state standards. Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Qualifications:
Certification:
Must hold a valid CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) certification or equivalent state license. Experience working in a PHP (Partial Hospitalization) or IOP (Intensive Outpatient) setting is preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits:
Supervision Available:
We provide supervision for counselors looking to advance their clinical skills and licensure