Substance Abuse Counselor - CSAC

Substance Abuse Counselor

Summary Description of Position:

The primary role of the Counselor will be to facilitate, and appropriately document, individual, group, and family therapy sessions; work with individual clients in developing goals and writing individualized treatment plans; work with clinical and medical team for continuity of care and best client outcomes from admission to aftercare.

Responsibilities

Ø Interview clients, referral resources, family members and significant others to gather needed information essential in ensuring proper treatment and discharge planning

Ø Facilitate daily substance use education, relapse prevention, and other psychoeducational groups

Ø Provide individual counseling services to clients receiving treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders

Ø Record daily progress notes for each encounter with clients

Ø Utilizes assessment and interview skills to determine appropriate treatment plan and protocol

Ø Complete clinical/biopsychosocial assessments

Ø Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that reflect the identified needs of the client

Ø Work continuously with Clinical and Medical teams to ensure continuity of care

Ø Provide crisis counseling as needed

Ø Formulate and coordinate Discharge Planning to include clinical discharge summary

Ø Conduct family therapy as warranted to support the identified needs of the client

Ø Maintain contact with family representative of client and ensure updates are provided with a valid Release of Information

Education/Experience:

Ø Bachelor’s (Required)

Licensure:

Ø CSAC, LPC, LCSW, LSATP, LCP or equivalent (Required)

Knowledge of:

Ø Theory and practice of individual, group and family counseling as pertaining to those with mental health and substance use disorders.

Ø Various Substance Use inventories/assessments

Ø Motivational Interviewing techniques, relapse prevention

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certification in Virginia (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lancaster, VA 22503