Addiction Counselor (LCADC/CAC-AD/CSC-AD)-Starting or

Job Description

Addiction Counselor (LCADC/CAC-AD/CSC-AD)-Starting $60K or $29/hr

Job Description:

I. Summary /Objective

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director, the addictions counselor provides assessment, education, and counseling on chemical dependency, co-occurring disorders, and relapse prevention to consumers and their families. Responsible for matching individuals with clinically indicated treatment deemed appropriate at the time of the initial assessment and ongoing assessments thereafter. Collaborates regarding treatment with the consumer's psychiatrist, therapist, or other health care providers to provide a holistic treatment approach.

II. Essential Functions

1. Completing comprehensive assessments of clients substance use history, meeting treatment requirements by providing appropriate diagnosis and level of care placement, prepare individualized developmentally appropriate treatment plans based on ASAM criteria,

2. Engage in case management, develop treatment goals, collaborate with referral sources, work with physicians, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, correctional staff, parole and probation, social services workers, etc. to meet the needs of the consumers following HIPPA/Confidentially guidelines.

3. Provide evidence-based practices that meet the regulating agencies requirements when providing individual sessions, group counseling and provide addiction/ mental health education in accordance with CARF/COMAR regulations,

4. Document treatment provided and discharge plans, clients progress and response to treatment, as well as maintaining related records and charts in EMR system based on COMAR and CARF requirements

5. Develop and write treatment plans based on the consumer assessment, encourage consumer engagement, ensure timely clinical information from intake to discharge, make appropriate referrals, assure continuity of care to meet the consumer's needs,

6. Ability to obtain consumers authorization from Optum Maryland in a timely manner and provide receipt of documentation when requested,

7. Caseload typically includes some complex cases requiring more intensive services, weekly supervision is required to discuss team collaboration, team meetings are mandatory,

8. Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.

III. Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to facilitate groups and presentations that may require frequent standing, walking, the use of hands and fingers, and reaching with hands and arms.

IV. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flexible schedule may be discussed. No weekends are required.

V. Travel: Little to No Travel is required for this position.

VI. Required Education and Experience:

Work requires knowledge of chemical dependency, psychiatric diagnoses and treatment, crisis intervention methods, and counseling techniques - normally acquired through a minimum Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related areas.

Knowledge of community resources, orientation to chemically dependent/dual diagnosis consumers, planning and organization skills sufficient to resolve placement and liaison concerns normally acquired through work-related experience.

Must have and maintain certification as an LCADC, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, or licensure including but not limited to CPR, and First Aid in the State of Maryland.

Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate effectively when providing therapy and instruction and serve as liaison role with consumers, families, staff, and a wide variety of professionals who performing case management and triage functions (51% - 80% of work time).

Must possess analytical skills sufficient to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when conducting assessment and therapy sessions, performing case management and triage, making treatment recommendations, and providing crisis intervention services.

Work requires standing and walking between group rooms and office locations (for approximately 20% of work time).

Ability to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships and professional boundaries with staff, consumers, and their families.

Ability to exercise good judgment when evaluating and analyzing situations.

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of various substance abuse treatment modalities, including therapeutic communities and the bio-psycho-social characteristics and manifestations of chemical dependency and/or mental illness..

Knowledge of Maryland licensure and Human Rights requirements.

Ability to work effectively with people and aid them in adjusting to their specific problems.

Ability to identify the needs of clients and gain their confidence and cooperation in assisting them to obtain their goals.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, other members of staff, outside agencies, institutions, and the general public.

Ability to successfully work with others from various cultures and backgrounds.

Comfort with the use of technology to successfully perform the duties described above.

Full-time