Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) / Counselor In Training (CIT) - Searcy

Arisa Health•Searcy, AR

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Arisa Health is seeking a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) or Counselor In Training (CIT) for a 24/7 residential facility in Searcy. Arisa Health is Arkansas' largest and most comprehensive nonprofit behavioral health provider, formed by the affiliation of 4 long-standing Arkansas community mental health centers. Arisa Health leads with exceptional care that nurtures health and well-being for all. Arisa provides outpatient services, Crisis services and emergency screening, substance abuse counseling, intensive children services, intensive adult services, medical services, and residential services in 41 Arkansas counties. This position is classified as full-time, non-exempt (hourly).

Requirements

Associates Degree or advanced specialized training (for CADC)
2-4 years of related experience (for CADC)
CADC Certification or the ability to obtain (for CADC)
High School Education (for CIT)
CIT Certification or the ability to obtain (for CIT)
2+ years of experience preferred (for CIT)
Effective written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a treatment team

Nice To Haves

CPR Certification and First Aid Training will be provided if needed

Responsibilities

Complete necessary paperwork to register new substance abuse clients for ADAP grant funding including initial substance abuse intake, Mental Health Screening Form-III, ASI (Addiction Severity Index), and AR (Admissions Report).
Ability to understand the Diagnostic Assessment.
Ability to assess for new problems and reports timely to director of treatment and/or program coordinator.
Makes appropriate referrals based on client needs.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of diagnostic criteria for substance use diagnoses.
Incorporate client participation in development of substance abuse treatment plans that are tied to problems in the substance abuse intake.
Provide services at the direction of the director of treatment and/or program coordinator.
Initiate transition/discharge planning at the beginning of treatment and provides services that accomplish this plan.
Consistently provide appropriate service that are clearly linked directly to the goals, objectives and interventions listed on the treatment plan.
Treatment/intervention effectiveness is assessed based on the client’s progress in meeting individual goals.