Cacd Consular

**CADC JOB DESCRIPTION**

The Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor is a clinical position that provides counsel and support to patients suffering from drug or alcohol dependency, educates families (when available and if resident would like them to be a part of group) in the best ways to help in the recovery process, and works with those participating in outpatient programs.

**Job Duties**:

- Provides direct client services, including screenings, assessments, evaluations of level of care, diagnosing for substance use criteria, screenings for mental health symptoms, referrals, treatment plans and completing accurate documentation in PCC.
- Facilitates groups using education, discussion, and group processes. Focuses on emotional, social, and family issues relevant to clients with chemical abuse/addiction problems.
- Assist client in treatment engagement by removing barriers to treatment and recovery through direct client contact services.
- Assist client in finding resources for clean and sober housing when discharge plan is appropriate.
- Attend meetings within the social service department to provide input for care planning.
- Record all client activity for monthly data reports.
- Places all group meetings on the PCC calendar.
- Other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off ACCURRED THROUGHOUT YEAR
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday Flexibility

Reliably commute (required)

Experience: Addiction counseling: 1 year (preferred) License/Certification CADC I or higher