CADC-Certified Drug Addiction Specialist

JOB TITLE: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

SHIFT: 5:30 am to 01:00pm Monday through Friday.

LOCATION:

SALARY LEVEL: According to credentials and experience in the field.

SUPERVISOR: Program Director.

**MUST BE registered with the NCSAPPB**

**Must be able to pass a drug screening upon hire**

SUMMARY: Responsible for ensuring that competent, safe quality and professional

care is provided to each of the patients assigned to his/her caseload or other team

members (in their absence), in accordance with current applicable Federal, State and

local standards, guidelines and regulations. Utilize knowledge of chemical dependency

and counseling techniques to introduce effective education and counseling for patients

under their care and in each unit under other clinical staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provides quality care to

the assigned patients, in terms of compliance with facility expectations, SMA and

other licensing boards assuring effectiveness of the therapeutic series.

 Conducts individual and group counseling to meet treatment plan goals and

objectives. Produce a clear and concise documentation in all areas including, but

not limited to: Admit note, assessment, daily charting, weekly clinical review,

staffing notes, treatment plans update, biopsychosocial, transition and discharge

planning, documentation of family sessions as needed and all summaries.

 Responsible for appropriate referral to each patient in need, open clear and

ethical communication with referral sources; follow up of each of his cases after

discharge. Motivates patients for changes, effectively performs crisis

interventions, screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning,

counseling (group, individual, family).

 Appropriately and professionally provides case management, patient education

and keep clear, ethical and confidential reports and record keeping. Interacts and

relates with peers and other professionals to assure comprehensive and quality

care for the patients.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. Reports to Program Director and work

closely with all clinical teams.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

 Bachelor’s Degree (B.A) in Psychology, Counseling or, Social.

 Work or related field or Associates Degree in Counseling or related field.

Registration with the North.

 Carolina Substance Abuse Board is required as well as supervision if you are not

a licensed or certified substance abuse counselor.

 Experience in the field may offset formal education requirements. If in recovery,

at least 2 years continuous sobriety is required.

 Ability to work independently as well as with the team, ability to maintain a high

level of professional ethics.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

 Ability to read, analyze and interpret general clinical reports and documents.

 Ability to respond to regulatory agencies.

 Ability to effectively present information to the Supervisor.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS:

 HIV/AIDS Educations and non-violent crisis intervention.

Job Type: Full-time.

Medical specialties:

 Addiction Medicine.

Schedule:

 Monday to Friday.

Application Question(s):

 Are you registered with the NCSAPPB?

License/Certification:

 Substance Abuse Counselor Certification (Preferred).

Work Location: In person.

Pay: $42,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,000 - $50,000