Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

I. A. PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide clinical treatment to individuals within the SAIOP and SACOT programs.

WORK SCHEDULE

Work schedule will vary per assigned duties and client needs.

B. REPORTS DIRECTLY TO

The Substance Abuse Director

C. DIRECTLY SUPERVISES

N/A

II. A. DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES 1.

Provide clinical treatment to individuals within the SAIOP and SACOT programs under the scope of the employee's qualifications, certifications and licensure. 2. Implement Person Centered Plans of the individuals receiving services. 3. Ensure continuity of care for clients. 4. Provide case management to arrange, link or integrate multiple services. 5. Providing individual and group counseling using Evidence Based Practices. 6. Assisting patients with defining and achieving realistic goals. 7. Conducting monthly urinalysis screenings. 8. Providing crisis interventions as needed. 9. Assisting in peer-to-peer record audits. 10. Ensuring patient confidentiality. 11. Contributing to the ongoing assessment and treatment planning process through participation in daily reports, case reviews, and treatment team meetings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITION

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) may need to work flexible hours.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

High School degree or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Must have at least one year of experience as a substance abuse counselor. Must be registered with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification board - applicants who are not registered will not be considered for employment. LCAS, LCAS-A, LPC, LCSW or CADC. LCAS or CADC license preferred. Experience treating opiate-addicted patients is not a requirement but is preferred. No legal impediments to serving in a licensed opiate treatment program. Must have a valid driver's license.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL II

Supervision to be administered by Substance Abuse Director.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person