Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides group leadership to include therapy, education, and skills-related groups

Provides service to SACOT, SAIOP and Out Patient

Provides individual counseling;

Manages and monitors case load of active treatment clients;

Monitors clients’ progress, safety and medications;

Coordinates/conducts drug screens and breathalyzer tests;

Participates in client staffing;

Provides input into the development of the treatment plan;

Communicates daily with the team;

Completes and turns in tickets daily;

Documents all services provided on progress notes;

Works on an interdisciplinary team;

Participates in clinical supervision;

Participates on mini/mega teams for case consultation;

Conducts weekly aftercare groups;

Provides assessment services;

Conducts weekly family groups;

Completes and submits monthly reports

Performs other clinical duties as needed in the program;

Comprehends and utilizes a variety of intervention techniques;

Provides client-centered, respect-based, empowerment-oriented, relational approach

Utilizes the 12 core functions of substance abuse intervention;

Knowledgeable about substances, addiction and recovery;

Recognizes relapse signs and provides intervention;

Assesses the safety of consumers and contracts for safety

This position is required to provide monthly reports, document in logs, and provide incident reporting.

Monthly program reports

Quarterly reports

Correspondence for staff

Incident/Accident Reports

Performs other duties as requested by their supervisor within the scope of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

Fully Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS)

Bachelor’s degree in human services with one year of substance abuse work experience.

Must also be well organized, able to manage time and be proficient with documentation.

Job Type: Part-time, 16 to 20 hours per week

Required education: Bachelor’s

Required experience:  Substance Abuse Counseling: 1 year

Required license or certification:  LCAS-A