Certified Addiction Counselor
About The Position
CSA Psychiatric Healing Center LLC is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to support clients in its Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). The counselor facilitates group sessions, conducts substance use and behavioral health assessments, provides individual counseling as assigned, maintains clinical records, coordinates client care, and participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning. The role supports clients throughout their recovery journey while helping maintain a safe, therapeutic, recovery-focused environment. The organization provides behavioral health services including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual and group therapy, IOP, and PHP. Its approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, holistic, and grounded in clinical excellence, dignity, and respect. The position is based in Thomaston, Georgia, and is full-time. Pay is based on experience and credentials.
Requirements
- Current Certified Addiction Counselor credential: CADC I, CADC II, CAC I, CAC II, or equivalent addiction counseling certification approved by ADACBGA or GACA.
- Candidates who are not currently licensed or certified must have prior substance abuse counseling experience and be actively working toward and eligible for certification or licensure.
- Strong knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery principles, relapse prevention, and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Additional certifications such as MAC.
- Previous experience in IOP, PHP, MAT, residential treatment, or behavioral health settings.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups for clients in the IOP/PHP program.
- Provide individual counseling sessions as assigned.
- Complete clinical documentation, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries within agency timelines.
- Conduct behavioral health and substance use assessments.
- Prepare monthly reports and documentation for DFCS, probation officers, courts, and referral sources as required.
- Participate in weekly clinical staffing and interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Attend daily shift meetings and community meetings.
- Coordinate care with psychiatric providers, nurses, therapists, case managers, outreach staff, and leadership.
- Monitor client progress and assist with treatment planning and goal development.
- Approve visitation, phone privileges, and off-site passes when applicable.
- Maintain compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
- Support a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment.
Benefits
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to help build and grow a transformative behavioral health program.
- Meaningful work that impacts individuals, families, and the community.
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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