Cred Alc & Sub Abuse Counselor 2 (CASAC)
About The Position
The Substance Use Counselor 2 (CASAC) provides counseling services under direct supervision as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team serving people with alcohol and drug use disorders and their families. The counselor develops and carries out treatment goals using independent professional judgment and may supervise other team members. The role includes evaluating people seeking treatment, assessing substance-use histories and related needs, preparing clinical reports, and collaborating with treatment teams and outside agencies. The counselor provides individual and group counseling within comprehensive treatment plans, maintains clinical records, monitors patient participation and progress, and coordinates referrals and services. The counselor reports regularly to a clinical supervisor for supervision of clinical activity and maintains continuing education in chemical dependency counseling.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a discipline related to human services and one year of related experience in a substance use disorder treatment setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to work as a co-therapist in group therapy for people with alcohol or drug dependence and working knowledge of group-therapy concepts, including the role of feelings and defenses.
- Knowledge of legal rights and societal attitudes toward people with alcohol or drug addiction, both in and out of treatment.
- CASAC-T upon hire.
- CASAC certification within one year.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intake interviews and assess substance-use history, related consequences, treatment history, psychological dependence, motivation for change, and personal resources.
- Gather family history and information about family relationships and functioning.
- Prepare oral and written clinical reports for multidisciplinary intake reviews and diagnostic conferences, and submit other required reports.
- Maintain productivity in accordance with program and departmental standards and follow applicable policies and procedures.
- Present at seminars or to patient groups when required.
- Communicate with health-related agencies, employers, criminal justice programs, and social service programs in accordance with confidentiality rules and patient-rights laws.
- Contribute to diagnostic team assessments of patients' and families' physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Develop and provide counseling within comprehensive treatment plans for patients with drug- or alcohol-related disorders.
- Monitor patient compliance, participation, and motivation; communicate treatment-team decisions to patients; and identify developments requiring team consultation.
- Establish long-term counseling relationships with patients.
- Maintain active case records, including treatment plans, progress notes, updates, incident documentation, discharge summaries, interagency communications, and correspondence.
- Design and perform interventions while facilitating group process.
- Maintain knowledge and skills in chemical dependency counseling, including attending in-service meetings.
- Report regularly to the clinical supervisor for supervision of clinical activity.
- May have supervisory responsibility for other team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
