Addiction Counselor-CADC/CAC

State of Georgia•Milledgeville, GA

52d

About The Position

Provide persons, families or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses and physical or developmental disabilities. Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services. Serves as team leader. Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis. Counsels clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life. Identify environmental impediments to client of patient progress through interviews and review of patient records. Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. Organizes support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client. Performs clinical assessments of the behavioral health needs of consumers presenting for services. Provides case management services related to identified treatment needs. Provides training to direct care staff in implementing behavior modification techniques and treatment plans. Refers client or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education

Requirements

Master's degree and eligibility to be licensed Or Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience in social service delivery

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial support to persons, families, or vulnerable populations coping with illnesses and disabilities.
Provide patient education and counseling, advise caregivers, and make referrals for social services.
Serve as team leader and client advocate to coordinate services and resolve crises.
Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies and adjust to life.
Identify environmental impediments to client progress through interviews and record review.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to treatment goals.
Organize support groups and counsel family members to assist them in understanding and supporting the client.
Perform clinical assessments of behavioral health needs.
Provide case management services related to treatment needs.
Train direct care staff in behavior modification techniques and treatment plans.
Refer clients or families to community resources for recovery and access to services.