Counselor (CADC) - Chemical Dependency

About the Role

This position provides care to individuals with substance use disorders in outpatient and inpatient settings, focusing on evaluation, counseling, and therapeutic services.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients’ social, psychological, emotional, financial, cultural, and chemical abuse histories.
• Developing individualized treatment plans and supporting positive outcomes.
• Acting as a liaison with treatment networks and coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Supporting patients and families through treatment, discharge, and aftercare planning.
• Facilitating court-ordered programming and documenting care per guidelines.
• Providing patient education on addiction, relapse prevention resources, and community support programs.
• Participating in professional development, community education, and in-services.

Requirements

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Strong communication, assessment, and counseling skills.
• Ability to educate patients and families about addiction and recovery resources.