Substance Abuse Counselor CADC/LCADC

Job Description

Substance Abuse Counselor

This individual will oversee many aspects of a client’s substance abuse treatment and lead that patient to a better life.

Essential Duties

· Conduct intake assessments on new patients, which include obtaining previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode

· Assess the needs of the patient for counseling and level of care

· Providing individual and group counseling using Evidence Based Practices

· Providing crisis intervention as needed

· Ensure patient confidentiality

· Providing supportive counseling in conjunction with Medical and Nursing Services

· Contribute to the ongoing assessment and treatment planning process through participation in daily reports, case reviews, and treatment team meetings

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files on each patient per Federal, State, and organization requirements, which includes documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, re-assessments, referrals and follow-ups within the client’s clinical record

· Coordinate care between treatment providers, including physicians and mental health agencies, and any other relevant treatment provider as needed

· Provide coordination of support and referral services for the patient/family and document referrals within the clinical record

· Prepare unique and individualized treatment plans for each patient

· Develop patient discharge/aftercare/continuation of care plans

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure as a: CADC, LCADC, LAC, LPC, LSW or LCSW

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications; comprehensive benefits package, generous PTO and paid holidays

Company Description

For Windward Transportation partnered with Harbor MAT.