CASAC Counselor (CDOP)

Description Of Duties

• Provide case management and advocacy services to an assigned caseload.
• Participate in monitoring the therapeutic environment to ensure that the behavioral guidelines are followed, a therapeutic milieu is maintained and interpersonal relationships remain positive.
• Provides psycho-education and counseling germane to chemical dependency and relapse prevention.
• Participates in assessment screenings to determine client needs/preferences; formulates and implements treatment, transition and discharge /continuing care planning collaboratively with individual clients.
• Serves as a role model for clients by facilitating the re-socialization process and providing role modeling regarding ethical and professional conduct.
• Conducts facility safety checks as assigned to visually assess clients for the use of alcohol/drugs or the environment of care for unsafe conditions.
• Maintains accurate, complete, timely and high quality client records that comply with external regulatory standards and agency policy and procedure.
• Complies with 42 CFR confidentiality and HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
• Works cooperatively with other staff as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Functions as a liaison/advocate to client’s families and other agencies as needed.
• Provides crisis intervention, generates referrals to agency or external mental health providers or other service providers, as indicated.
• Attends and participates in weekly department, monthly All Staff and other required meetings.
• Makes sure to monitor supervised toxicology screens.
• Assists in peer/client chart audit reviews.
• Participates in counselor of the day (COD) responsibilities.
• Provides back up to Intake Coordinator as needed.
• Be familiar with and adhere to all clinical, administrative, and general policies and procedures as outlined in the Cornerstone Family Healthcare Policy and Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook.
• Maintains confidentiality of all aspects of Cornerstone Family Healthcare including, but not limited to, patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations.

Education/Experience Required

• Computer skills
• CASAC, CASAC-T or QHP
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is preferred

Work Schedule

Mon. - Fri. 8am-4pm 35 hrs per week