PRN -Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) / Counselor In Training (CIT) - Searcy

Arisa Health is currently seeking a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) or Counselor In Training (CIT) 24/7 residential facility in Searcy. The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ experience in  substance abuse or mental health treatment.

Arisa Health is Arkansas' largest and most comprehensive nonprofit behavioral health provider. Formed by the affiliation of 4 long-standing Arkansas community mental health centers, Arisa Health leads with exceptional care that nurtures health and well-being for all. Arisa provides outpatient services, Crisis services and emergency screening, substance abuse counseling, intensive children services, intensive adult services, medical services, and residential services in 41 Arkansas counties.

This position is classified as full- time, non- exempt (hourly).

Work hours: PRN, Hours will vary

What you will do as a CADC or CIT at Arisa Health:

• Complete necessary paperwork to register new substance abuse clients for ADAP grant funding including initial substance abuse intake, Mental Health Screening Form-III, ASI (Addiction Severity Index), and AR (Admissions Report).
• Ability to understand the Diagnostic Assessment. Ability to assess for new problems and reports timely to director of treatment and/or program coordinator. Makes appropriate referrals based on client needs. Demonstrates a working knowledge of diagnostic criteria for substance use diagnoses.
• Incorporate client participation in development of substance abuse treatment plans that are tied to problems in the substance abuse intake.
• Provide services at the direction of the director of treatment and/or program coordinator.
• Initiate transition/discharge planning at the beginning of treatment and provides services that accomplish this plan.
• Consistently provide appropriate service that are clearly linked directly to the goals, objectives and interventions listed on the treatment plan. Treatment/intervention effectiveness is assessed based on the client’s progress in meeting individual goals.

CADC Requirements:

• Associates Degree or advanced specialized training
• 2-4 years of related experience
• CADC Certification or the ability to obtain

CIT Requirements:

• High School Education
• CIT Certification or the ability to obtain
• 2 years of experience preferred

What we look for in a candidate:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a treatment team
• CPR Certification and First Aid Training will be provided if needed

 Arisa Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  

Arisa Health aspires to lead with exceptional care that nurtures health and well-being for all by promoting an environment that is welcoming, equitable, inclusive, and diverse. We desire a workforce that represents the communities we serve. As such, we aim to make a difference by building a trustworthy culture that advances opportunities for growth while also encouraging excellence, innovation, and collaboration. At Arisa Health, we endeavor to work and live with passion as we strive to transform community’s one life at a time.