Certified Addiction Counselor

Community Bridges Inc • Washington, DC

4d • $25 - $33

About The Position

Certified Addiction Counselor Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare organization offering a full continuum of care, including variety of programs throughout Arizona, Oklahoma and District of Columbia. Founded in 1982 as a non-profit organization by members of the recovery community in Mesa, Arizona, Community Bridges Inc. has held as its principle mission “maintaining the dignity of human life” for more than 40 years. The District of Columbia Stabilization Center (DCSC), operated by Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI), will offer immediate, 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, no cost, low barrier access to Crisis SUD services for individuals 18 years of age and older, regardless of gender, insurance, and citizenship status. The DCSC will provide individuals experiencing an SUD crisis with person-centered and a recovery-oriented alternative to unnecessary encounters at emergency departments or interactions with law enforcement. The DCSC will ensure those individuals seeking or referred for services will receive an integrated and comprehensive care to address their specific needs in a supportive clinical and recovery-oriented environment. CBI will hire pursuant to the DC EEO provisions. Job Summary The Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) I or lI will provide counseling services to patients with substance abuse addiction problems within the scope of their certification. The CAC will assess and analyze emotional conditions, explore possible solutions, and work within a treatment plan for mental and emotional adjustment or development. Will be responsible for teaching clients the skills and mechanics to cope with addiction and providing treatment to people with mental, emotional or substance use disorders. The CAC will be responsible for completing duties consistent with their respective licensure bodies and agency certifications.

Requirements

• Must possess an Associate degree, from an accredited school in a health or human services field, including but not limited to a degree in nursing, aging studies, criminal justice, health education, or mental health.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
• Must have 2-3 years of experience providing substance use services in a healthcare setting.
• Valid identification required.
• Must possess a valid CAC I or CAC II certification from the D. C. Department of Health or from another, endorsed U.S. Jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Electronic Medical Record experience preferred.
• Bilingual candidates highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• provide counseling services to patients with substance abuse addiction problems within the scope of their certification
• assess and analyze emotional conditions
• explore possible solutions
• work within a treatment plan for mental and emotional adjustment or development
• teaching clients the skills and mechanics to cope with addiction
• providing treatment to people with mental, emotional or substance use disorders
• completing duties consistent with their respective licensure bodies and agency certifications

Benefits

• CBI Values your Career and has lots of growth opportunities!
• Our staff experience tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support.
• Our team is supported by strong and competent leadership.
• The leadership at CBI is committed to ongoing professional development for their staff.
• We dedicate a lot of thought and effort into work life balance as well as our competitive composition structure.
• We know life happens, that’s why we all start with a 5-week PTO plan as well as a wide range of unique benefits!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree