Certified Addiction Counselor (1418 Site)

PRESTIGE HEALTHCARE RESOURCES INC • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Providing compassion and care isn’t just our profession at PHRI, it’s our passion…and culture. We care for the clients that we serve. We listen to them and provide the support that they need to enable them to live comfortable and fulfilling lives. Our drive is to restore hope and healing to the community. We are looking for mission driven professionals who want to join a transformational company with a big heart and make a difference in the community. Currently serving over 1,500 patients in two different states and looking to grow to over 10,000 patients in 5 states, over the next 3-5 years. Its focus is advocating and implementing integrated care model approach to underserved population undergoing behavioral health related issues. POSITION SUMMARY:  The Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) provides direct substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services through group and individual counseling, psychoeducation, and care planning. Utilizing a person-centered, trauma-informed approach, the counselor supports clients in achieving sobriety and wellness goals. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in behavioral healthfield.
• DC licensure: CACI or CAC II
• 2+ years SUD counseling experience preferred.
• Familiarity with ASAM criteria and evidence-based modalities.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe) and various business software.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.A.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a caseload as assigned and in accordance with COMAR and CARF regulations.
• Ensures incoming clients have a complete psychosocial history and comprehensive assessment and interpretative summary within 5 days of admission.
• Completes, with team participation, a Preliminary Treatment Plan within 3 days of admission.
• Prepares, with team and client participation, a Comprehensive Treatment Plan for all patients within30 daysof admission.
• Completes a Treatment Plan Update every30 days following the completion of the Comprehensive Treatment Plan.
• Prepares an aftercare plan for all patients completing the program or being discharged for other reasons.
• Provides follow-up care and contact with each discharged patient.
• Provides individual addiction counseling according to the Comprehensive Treatment Plan.
• Provides coordination of care o fHealth Home services according to the Treatment Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level