CASAC Counselor (CDOP)

The purpose of the substance abuse counselor is to provide case management, substance abuse counseling, and advocacy services to an assigned caseload. This counselor will participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team to facilitate the client recovery and rehabilitation processes. These goals are accomplished by providing individual and group counseling, making interventions as needed and contribute to the healthy integrity of the program’s therapeutic environment. 

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. 

    Participate in assessment screenings to determine client needs/preferences; formulates and implements treatment, transition and discharge /continuing care planning collaboratively with individual clients. 

    Facilitates the re-socialization process of clients by serving as a role model. Provides 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. 

    Ensures the maintenance of 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, generating referrals to agency or external mental health providers or other service providers, as indicated.

    Attend and participate in weekly department, monthly All Staff and other required meetings. 

    Monitoring of supervised toxicology screens.

    Assist in peer/client chart audit reviews.

    Participate in counselor of the day (COD) responsibilities.

    Provide 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.

    Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of Cornerstone Family Healthcare including, but not limited to, patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations. 

    Performs other duties as assigned. 

Education/Experience Required:

Computer skills

CASAC, CASAC-T or QHP 

Bachelor’s or Master’s is preferred