CDCA Detox Facility

About the role

Armada Recovery is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant to join our team. As a key member of our clinical department, you will work collaboratively with therapists to provide support, guidance, and therapeutic services to individuals in group and individual settings.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate group counseling sessions to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for clients
• Assist in the facilitation of group counseling sessions, applying evidence-based therapeutic methods
• Provide individual counseling services, under the direction of a therapist, and document client progress
• Collaborate with the treatment team to create individualized treatment plans and goals for clients
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as necessary
• Maintain accurate records and progress notes in compliance with agency policies and regulations
• Participate in staff meetings, case reviews, and clinical consultations to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery
• Maintain office supplies inventory and perform administrative tasks as needed
• Prepare routine reports and correspondence in English
• Speak before groups of customers or employees
• Work all hours required to fulfill job duties and responsibilities
• Carry/lift boxes weighing between 10 and 25 pounds
• Ascend and descend stairs regularly as part of daily job duties
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of CDCA or higher
• At least 1-2 years of experience working in a therapeutic or support role with individuals experiencing substance use disorders
• Experience in group facilitation or counseling is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to co-facilitate group discussions in a non-judgmental and supportive manner
• Understanding of evidence-based practices and therapeutic modalities for substance use disorder treatment
• Ability to complete clinical documentation in an electronic medical record
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Crisis management and de-escalation skills

Skills

• Ability to use Microsoft Word (or similar word processing program) at an expert level
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel (or similar spreadsheet program) at an expert level
• Ability to use Microsoft PowerPoint (or similar word processing program) at an intermediate level
• Ability to use KIPU EHR software at an intermediate level

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Health Care
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with matching

Pay

$19 - $23 HOURLY

Schedule

Sunday-Thursday, 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.