Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

UHS•High Point, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Foundations Health fosters a culture of healing and community to aid in recovery from opioid use, substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health issues. As a part of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's largest healthcare organizations, Foundations Health combines the resources of a national healthcare leader with a highly personalized, community-focused approach to care. At Foundations Health, team members have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact each day while working alongside compassionate professionals who are committed to reducing barriers to treatment, supporting long-term recovery, and treating every patient with dignity and respect. The CADC is responsible for providing counseling, educational, and referral services to enrolled patients and their families as defined by OTP protocols. Counseling services include individual, group, and family counseling. The CADC is responsible for providing a range of cognitive, behavioral, and other substance use focused counseling, reflecting a variety of medically necessary evidence-based, individualized, person-centered care. This position also completes individual psychosocial assessments and assigns treatment objectives and goals accordingly.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
CADC or CADC-I certification required

Responsibilities

Develops individualized, PCP and its ongoing revisions in coordination with the Client and ensures its implementation.
Provides individual and group counseling based on the Client’s individualized, PCP.
Provides substance use, health and community services education.
Provides coordination and consultation with medical, clinical, familial, and ancillary relevant parties with Client consent.
Ensures linkage to the most clinically appropriate and effective services along with arranging psychological and psychiatric evaluations.
Other duties as assigned.