CERTIFIED MASTER ADDICTION COUNSELOR

Glynn County Government•Brunswick, GA

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to provide outpatient counseling services to participants in the County’s Drug Court. The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Requirements

Master’s Degree is required; supplemented by three years of counseling under a licensed counselor; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid certification from Georgia Addiction Counselor’s Association.

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with established rules and guidelines governing participation in County Drug Court; monitors compliance; identifies and reports deviations or violations.
Performs general in-take assessment: interviews and orients referred participants to Drug Court programs; answers questions and provides information regarding program services, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, court-ordered obligations, expectations, or other issues; gathers and documents personal information, medical and family history, and other information to assess participant’s needs, strengths and weaknesses, and eligibility for other services; makes referrals to in-patient treatment as needed.
Develops treatment plan to meet participant’s immediate needs establishes goals and timelines; identifies barriers to sobriety; and works with participants to overcome barriers.
Conducts comprehensive substance abuse counseling; utilizes individual, group, family, crisis intervention, and client education counseling services; provides education, motivation and support to assist participants in obtaining skills to recover from addiction and in identifying and changing unhealthy behaviors, attitudes and beliefs.
Provides on-going counseling and case management; monitors participant progress toward established goals; reviews attendance reports, drug screens, support systems, court records, etc.; provides relapse education; makes referrals for related community and mental health services as needed; maintains comprehensive case records; prepares and submits required reports.
Attends staff and team meetings; provides information and insight to progress of participants.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, memos, client charts and assessments, court reports, after care documents, and other documents; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, emails, client charts, surveillance reports, assessments, medical records, policies, procedures, manuals and other reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, Internet, email, or other computer programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner.
Communicates with immediate supervisor, employees, court officials, law enforcement, program participants, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.
Serves as lead counselor by providing oversight and case direction through staffing and case reviews with each certified counselor.
Lead role in team meetings to ensure all CACJ standards and best practices are in place.
Serves as a mentor to interns and counselors in training to provide support and guidance as needed.
Reports directly to the Drug Court Administrator to keep informed as needed.
Performs other duties as required.