What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAC II or CADC II Counselor position at THE CENTER FOR WELLNESS AND RECOVERY OF NORTHEAST GA CORPORATION?
The CAC-II or CADC-II position will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team at The Center for Wellness and Recovery of Northeast GA to deliver comprehensive, person-centered, integrated services. The Counselor works as a member of a treatment team providing substance abuse treatment and case management. The team works to address all treatment needs, including crisis management, substance abuse treatment, physical health management, mental health management, accessing affordable housing, accessing employment and educational opportunities.
Duties to include:
- Conduct screening and assessment of potential clients to determine treatment needs, placement, and diagnosis; develop an individualized treatment plan to reflect these
- Participate in direct treatment of clients
- Conduct treatment groups and provide individual counseling as needed.
- Work as a member of The Center for Wellness and Recovery multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, client centered and trauma informed integrated services.
- Document client services in electronic health records.
Requirements:
- Must be currently certified as a CAC-I/CAC-II or CADC-I/CADC-II
- Must have experience working in chemical dependency treatment, with inpatient and outpatient adults who are in treatment and/or people with co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and skills in group facilitation.
- Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge and skills in evidence-based treatment methods utilized in the treatment of addiction and trauma-informed care.
- Knowledge and skills in de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.
- Knowledge and skills in crisis intervention.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of community and social service agencies with the ability to provide case management services as needed.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Addiction counseling: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $28