Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) / Counselor In Training (CIT) - Searcy

What You Will Do

• Complete necessary paperwork to register new substance abuse clients for ADAP grant funding including initial substance abuse intake, Mental Health Screening Form-III, ASI (Addiction Severity Index), and AR (Admissions Report).
• Able to understand the Diagnostic Assessment.
• Able to assess for new problems and report timely to director of treatment and/or program coordinator.
• Makes appropriate referrals based on client needs.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of diagnostic criteria for substance use diagnoses.
• Incorporate client participation in development of substance abuse treatment plans that are tied to problems in the substance abuse intake.
• Provide services at the direction of the director of treatment and/or program coordinator.
• Initiate transition/discharge planning at the beginning of treatment and provides services that accomplish this plan.
• Consistently provide appropriate service that are clearly linked directly to the goals, objectives and interventions listed on the treatment plan.
• Treatment/intervention effectiveness is assessed based on the client’s progress in meeting individual goals.

CADC Requirements

• Associates Degree or advanced specialized training
• 2-4 years of related experience
• CADC Certification or the ability to obtain CIT

CIT Requirements

• High School Education
• CIT Certification or the ability to obtain
• 2+ years of experience preferred

What We Look For In a Candidate

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a treatment team
• CPR Certification and First Aid Training will be provided if needed

What We Offer

• A missioned driven company dedicated to transforming communities one life at a time.
• A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, and Healthcare Savings Accounts.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays throughout the year to recharge.
• Company sponsored Whole Health programs designed to recharge our teams.

About the Role

Arisa Health is Arkansas' largest and most comprehensive nonprofit behavioral health provider. Formed by the affiliation of 4 long-standing Arkansas community mental health centers, Arisa Health leads with exceptional care that nurtures health and well-being for all. Arisa provides outpatient services, Crisis services and emergency screening, substance abuse counseling, intensive children services, intensive adult services, medical services, and residential services in 41 Arkansas counties.

Benefits

Our Team Members A missioned driven company dedicated to transforming communities one life at a time.

Schedule

This position is classified as full-time, non-exempt (hourly). Work hours: Thursday - Sunday, 8a-5p

Pay

Not specified

Qualifications

Associates Degree or advanced specialized training
2-4 years of related experience
CADC Certification or the ability to obtain CIT
High School Education
CIT Certification or the ability to obtain
2+ years of experience preferred

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a treatment team
CPR Certification and First Aid Training will be provided if needed

Benefits

A missioned driven company dedicated to transforming communities one life at a time.
A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, and Healthcare Savings Accounts.
Paid Time Off and Holidays throughout the year to recharge.
Company sponsored Whole Health programs designed to recharge our teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arisa Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.