Addictions Counselor - Full Time - RAP Program

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Washington, DC

11d•$55,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a full-time Addictions Counselor in the RAP Program. The organization is mission-driven, committed to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery and improved well-being by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions. The role involves empowering individuals to overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve meaningful recovery goals. The organization emphasizes dignity, compassion, and recovery for all, fostering a supportive team environment.

Requirements

District of Columbia: Licensure Requirement: DC Health Professional Licensing Administration (HPLA) licensure as a Certified Addictions Counselors (CAC) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Counselor I (CACI): Bachelor's Degree
Counselor II (CACII): Bachelor's Degree
Counselor III (LGSW, LPC, LICSW): Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling
Acceptable degrees include (but are not limited to): Social Work, Psychology, Addiction, Counseling, Human Services, Criminal Justice, and more.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM and biopsychosocial histories.
Complete individual treatment plans upon client's admission.
Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the client's electronic health record and complete monthly treatment reports.
Maintain accurate electronic health records on each client and ensure the timely completion of tasks, within 24 hours of service deliver, no later than 72 hours of service delivery.
Conduct individual and group sessions based on client's treatment plan goals and level of care.
Participate in funding source reviews and make recommendations for treatment and lengths of stay.
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure a thorough treatment plan.
Assist clients with developing a discharge/continuing care plan and connecting to resources needed to reach personal goals both during the course of treatment and in advance to their discharge.
Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines until they have been established with other case management/social services.