Substance Abuse Counselor (Casac)

Substance Abuse Counselor Responsibilities:

• Managing all aspects of a case from the date of entry to date of discharge.
• Evaluating patients' physical and mental behaviors.
• Developing appropriate treatment and recovery plans.
• Facilitating individual and group therapy sessions.
• Monitoring patients over time to access treatment progress.
• Collaborating with psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers, and departments of correction.
• Identifying behaviors that interfere with treatment and recovery.
• Assisting primary caregivers to manage addiction-related behavior.

Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements:

• Associate degree or a bachelor's degree.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or similar.
• Previous experience with the treatment of Substance Abuse disorders.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems like AVATAR would be advantageous.
• Experience with co-occurring health and mental health problems.
• Application of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services’ (SAMHSA) best practice indicators.
• In-depth knowledge of drug and alcohol testing to monitor treatment plans and medical instructions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a compassionate nature.