What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addictions / Substance Abuse Counselor position at New Beginnings Today?
The Addictions / Substance Abuse Counselor will provide ADSS and individualized one-on-one substance use recovery services and supports which build on the strengths and resilience of the individual
Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience:
- Must be certified in the state of Georgia as a CAADC, ICAADC, GCADC-III, MAC, GCADC-II, CADC-II, ICADC-II, or CAC-II. Opportunity to provide lower level clinicians supervision.
- Current credential as a Substance Use Disorder/Addiction Counselor issued by a state, international or credentialing authority.
- Person must have a minimum of 1-year experience working with clientele suffering from MH/SA issues and their families.
- Under supervision of an appropriately licensed/credentialed professional upon employment, as needed.
- Must maintain yearly professional liability insurance.
- Certification education/degree/experience required:
- Master’s degree or above in human services with a clinical application (CAADC, ICAADC, GCADC-II) OR
- Master’s degree documentation of a minimum of 12 semester hours of graduate coursework in the area or 500 CE hours specifically in addictions OR Master’s degree or higher in substance use disorders/addiction and/or counseling related subjects (MAC) OR
- Bachelor’s degree. Meet the legal standards set forth in GA Code 43- 10A-7 (GCADC-II, CADC-II, ICADC-II, CAC-II).
Duties Include:
- Provide individualized one-on-one substance use recovery services and supports which build on the strengths and resilience of the individual.
- Services limited to the provision of chemical dependency treatment.
- Responsible for staffing cases when assigned, when requested, and when you believe necessary.
- Provide designated services as dictated by active/current treatment plan of the individual in treatment.
- Render crisis protocol, as needed.
- Present cases in the treatment team meetings.
- Assist treatment team in revising goals.
- Evaluate and document consumer’s progress towards their goals and make appropriate referrals.
- Provide crisis intervention, as needed.
- Adhere to all responsibilities identified by NBT Administrative personnel such as Clinical Director or Supervisor.
Teamwork & Communication:
- Demonstrate cooperation.
- Collaborating with other professionals.
- Be a productive member of the staff.
- Communicate effectively, clearly, and appropriately and ensure client care and clinician concerns are known.
- Use excellent judgment.
- Prompt arrival to sessions/meetings is strongly encouraged.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Salary : $18 - $25
