Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist

SUMMARY 

The Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) and/or Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) is responsible for performing client care activities as directed. They will provide group therapy as directed. Collaborates with the Treatment Team in the formulation of the Master Treatment Plan and assists in coordinating discharge planning. 

JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Accountable for leading a culture that focuses on our mission of empowering individuals to reclaim their lives from the grasp of addiction through a transformative journey of healing and self-discovery. 
• Actively participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Plan meetings.  
• Shares pertinent information with team as obtained from client’s family, or others as indicated throughout program.  
• Evaluates the impact of therapeutic interventions upon the therapeutic environment. 
• Facilitates group therapy and documents same. 
• Performs individual therapy with client/family and documents same. 
• Documents the assessment of client progress/regress and interventions provided in the electronic medical record, on an ongoing basis within 24 hours of completion of session. 
• Recognizes, responds to and assists in psychiatric crisis situations and provide the intervention necessary.  
• Completes and updates individual treatment plan specific to each assigned client. 
• Completes discharge session/paperwork with each assigned client. 
• Responds and assists in medical emergency situations as directed and needed.  
• De-escalates AMA/ACA and other patient problems. 
• Communicate with administrative and clinical staff any concerning issues that may affect client’s sobriety or treatment within the facility including matters of job, family and insurance.   
• Communicates effectively with client, staff and physician. 
• Provides clients with education and instruction on Advance Directives. 
• Adapt to different types of clients and maintains healthy boundaries. 
• Attends and participates in Program Staff meetings. 
• Adheres to Company policies and procedures, NC DHHS Rules and Regulations, Joint Commission Standards. 
• Have good work habits: get things done in a timely, efficient manner, adhere to time schedules, maintain good communication, demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility and function well as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff. 
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities and contribute to the welfare of the organization. 
• Pursue professional development through participation in education and training programs. 
• Performs other duties assigned. 

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum of master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counseling.
• 2 years experience in SUD health and chemical dependency with knowledge to lead continuous quality improvement measures while working strategically with the leadership team. 
• An active therapeutic license such as: LCAS or CCS required. 
• Maintains a current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified within 30 days of employment