CDCA

SUMMARY:
The Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) provides direct support in substance use treatment services under the supervision of licensed staff. This role assists with all stages of the recovery plan, helping clients engage in treatment and supporting staff in service delivery. The CDCA ensures that care is delivered with professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to program and ethical standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Under supervision, ensure all activities and assigned programs align with the mission, vision, and values of 
New Day Recovery.
• Accurately complete intake and discharge documentation in a timely manner.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans as needed.
• Coordinate and facilitate referrals for ancillary services when appropriate.
• Communicate with courts, treatment centers, and other relevant services, conduct follow-ups as 
necessary.
• Communicate clients’ needs to case manager, medical, and primary counselor. 
• Provide group therapy / group education, actively engage clients, and facilitate family sessions upon 
request.
• Deliver outreach services and case management support to primary clients as needed.
• Prepare written reports, maintain detailed notes, and summarize client progress in accordance with 
program standards and ethical guidelines.
• Contribute to curriculum development and oversee client supervision activities.
• Actively participate in staffing and team meetings.
• Must be able to de-escalate and provide crisis interventions. 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform other duties as necessary to accomplish objectives. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Active CDCA certification in good standing, including completion of 40 hours of education in chemical dependency counseling/clinical methods.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Must be organized, detail oriented able to manage multiple tasks concurrently and maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess group work skills.
• Must have competent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have knowledge and experience working with alcohol/drug assessment and case management.
• Experience working with a team of professional staff is desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully 
perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified 
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical 
transportation.