Hybrid Certified Addictions Counselor bei CCI Health Services
CCI Health Services · Silver Spring, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Silver Spring
The Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) under the direction of the Medical Director Behavioral Health will have a strong understanding of addiction and recovery processes, providing support and guidance to individuals struggling with substance use disorders in a primary care setting. This role involves conducting individual and group counseling sessions, performing patient assessments, and developing personalized treatment plans to facilitate recovery. The Addiction Counselor will also engage in case management and crisis intervention, ensuring that clients receive the necessary resources and support throughout their recovery journey.
KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to address addiction issues and promote recovery.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate the needs of clients.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
- Provide case management services, coordinating care with other healthcare professionals as needed.
- Utilize crisis intervention techniques to assist clients in high-stress situations.
- Maintain accurate documentation of client progress, treatment plans, and session notes.
- Collect and analyze research data related to addiction treatment outcomes.
- Educate clients about addiction, recovery processes, and available resources.
- Apply knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9 coding, and applied behavior analysis in counseling practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
- Certification or licensure as an Addiction Counselor – CAC, CADC.
- Lived experience as a peer of substance abuse disorder.
- Experience in individual group counseling and case management within an addiction treatment setting.
- Knowledge of medical terminology relevant to addiction treatment.
- Familiarity with research data collection methods, tracking, and reporting related to behavioral health outcomes.
- Strong skills in crisis management and intervention strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport with clients.
- A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards in counseling practices.
- Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records. Proficiency with eClinicalWorks, preferred.
- Must be attentive to detail.
- Must be professional in communication and appearance.
- Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to work in person, onsite M-F, 8am-4:30pm.
- Prolonged periods of standing, bending or working at a desk on a computer.
- The ability to lift (up to 25lbs) is required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, controlled/enclosed, and complex environment.
- Potential exposure to materials and situations that require extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
INTENT AND FUNCTION OF THIS JOB DESCRIPTION
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.
** CCI Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer**
