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

Arisa Health • Searcy, AR

74d • 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. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in substance abuse or mental health treatment. Arisa Health is Arkansas' largest and most comprehensive nonprofit behavioral health provider, offering a wide range of services across 41 counties. This position is classified as full-time, non-exempt (hourly), with PRN work hours that will vary.

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).
• Understand the Diagnostic Assessment, assess for new problems, and report timely to the director of treatment and/or program coordinator. Make appropriate referrals based on client needs. Demonstrate a working knowledge of diagnostic criteria for substance use diagnoses.
• Incorporate client participation in the 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 provide services that accomplish this plan.
• Consistently provide appropriate services that are clearly linked directly to the goals, objectives, and interventions listed on the treatment plan. Assess treatment/intervention effectiveness based on the client’s progress in meeting individual goals.

What This Job Offers

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