Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor / CADC / Community Support Team

RHA Health Services, LLC • Burlington, NC

33d • $45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

We are hiring for: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor / CADC / Community Support Team Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! The Substance Use Specialist serves on the Community Support Team, providing individualized case management to individuals in the community. $2,000 Sign On Bonus A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor possesses knowledge and is able to apply substance use/abuse treatment to a diverse population and has the capacity and knowledge to work with a treatment group that present a variety of addictions and addiction related behaviors. Provides individual sessions to explore overall goals, treatment plan, and measurement of goal completion, assess further needs of individuals for successful recovery and program completion. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment with supervision and direction from the supervisor to provide quality services. Must be a Qualified Professional as defined by state agencies and service definitions. Must also be a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor . Certain services may require additional training, knowledge, experience, and licensure. Pay Range: $45,000 - $50,000 Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Rotate after hour phone

Requirements

• Required NC Licenses: CADC, LCAS or relevant Associate Level license
• Qualified Alcohol and Drug Professional which is defined as: a graduate of a college or university with a Master’s degree in a human service field and has one year of full-time, post-graduate degree accumulated supervised experience in substance abuse prevention; OR a graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a human service field and has two years of full-time, post-bachelor’s degree accumulated supervised experience in substance abuse prevention; OR a graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than human services and has four years of full-time, post bachelor’s degree accumulated supervised experience in substance abuse prevention; OR a substance abuse prevention professional who is certified as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) by the North Carolina Certified Alcohol and Drug Professional Practice Board and meets the above requirements as a QSAPP
• Pre-employment screening: Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual sessions to explore overall goals, treatment plan, and measurement of goal completion, assess further needs of individuals for successful recovery and program completion.
• Conducts utilization reviews based on assessment information, treatment progress, and established guidelines, to determine eligibility for services, continuation of services, and discharge for services, complete service authorization requests, and maintain current authorization for service provision.
• Utilizes assessment recommendations and input from client, family, and other involved natural and professional supports, develop person-centered treatment plans, and provide on-going monitoring and revision of treatment plans as indicated.
• Provides preventive and therapeutic interventions in individual, family, and group counseling sessions including skills building , supportive counseling, and case coordination to help clients develop needed skills and support on-going treatment gains in regard to managing substance abuse and mental health symptoms and adapting to home, school and other environments
• Consults with psychiatrist or other medical personnel regarding reporting behavioral observations and concerns, and improvement or concerns related to any prescribed medications.
• Documents treatment interventions, community support and assessment of client’s progress based on treatment goals in client’s record according to state and agency requirements within 24 hours following the billed activities.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees