What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Addictions Counselor/ADT Trainee, Assertive Community Treatment position at Sheppard Pratt?
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs provide comprehensive, mobile treatment services for adults with a persistent mental health illness. The program is for individuals who have not found success in traditional outpatient settings and who require individualized treatment services when and where it’s needed.
What to expect.
This is a mobile opportunity to provide individualized treatment to individuals who often respond better to non-traditional therapies, such as walk and talk. You will meet each client where they are and develop treatment plans built on trust and safety.
Specific responsibilities include:
What you’ll get from us.
At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
What we need from you.
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!
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What to expect.
This is a mobile opportunity to provide individualized treatment to individuals who often respond better to non-traditional therapies, such as walk and talk. You will meet each client where they are and develop treatment plans built on trust and safety.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Conducting comprehensive assessments that examine the relationship between substance use and mental health.
- Working with the treatment team, community resources, and support systems to maintain and implement treatment goals.
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Transporting and/or accompanying clients to medical and other appointments as needed.
What you’ll get from us.
At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Free clinical supervision to those working towards licensure
- Licensing and certification preparation assistance
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures
- Cross-discipline collaboration
What we need from you.
- One of the following certifications:
- Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT)
- Certified Supervised Counselor - Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD)
- Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD).
- Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC).
- Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LGADC).
- If holding an ADT status at time of hire, will be required to obtain CSC-AD certification within 4 years of date of hire, not to exceed the State Board renewal eligibility period.
- Two years of work experience (including volunteer work)
- A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!
#IND123
Salary : $53,560