SUD Counselor/CAC-AD (DC Certified) (61753)

Job Details

Job Location: DC Behavioral Health Services - Washington, DC 20011Position Type: Full Time - 40 Plus BenefitsEducation Level: Bachelor's Degree ObtainedSalary Range: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Behavioral and Mental Health Services

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas empowers self-reliance and inspires hope. As a church without walls, we do this through personalized housing, ministry, health, and human services that benefit vulnerable individuals, their families and the community. Founded in 1896 in Baltimore, MD by social reformers, Ballington and Maud Booth, we were one of the first of over 30 affiliates of Volunteers of America – one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive human services organizations.

 

Our founders envisioned a movement dedicated to reaching and uplifting the American people. On behalf of the organization, the Booths pledged “to go wherever we are needed, and do whatever comes to hand”. Their declaration continues to guide Volunteers of America's impact on “Helping America’s most vulnerable”.

 

Through a dedicated and committed team of more than 850 employees and thousands of volunteers, we provide critical care, support services and hope to thousands of people each year throughout Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia and the Carolinas. We firmly believe our employees drive the success of the organization. 

 

Salary Details:

Range: $65K - $85K (Based on licensure level and years of experience)

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor/Certified Associate Counselor (CAC-AD) is responsible for conducting individual and group counseling, conducting individual client services, intake, developing and implementing individual treatment and recovery plans (ISP/ITP/IRP); and providing and coordinating clinical care services in accordance with VOA Chesapeake and Carolina's operation as an ASAM Level 0.5 2.1 Outpatient Treatment Provider. In this role, the SUD/CAC-AD provides individual and group counseling, treatment planning, goal-setting and all other services and interventions that are essential for assisting the client the achievement of rehabilitation and recovery goals as defined in the clients Individualized Plan of Care (IPC). The SUD/CAC-AD has the overall responsibility for providing person-centered services through the development and implementation of the client’s treatment and recovery plan.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a caseload of approximately 30 adults at any given time.

• The SUD Counselor/ CAC-AD is responsible for ensuring that the client is at the appropriate level of care.

• Responsible for linking clients as they transition through the levels of care, ensuring that the treatment plan is formulated.

• Provides oversight of linkages to off-site services to meet additional needs related to a co-occurring medical and/or psychiatric condition, as documented in the treatment plan.

• Monitor the compliance with, and effectiveness of, services over the treatment period and make a determination of the frequency of ongoing assessments.

• Provide Individual, Family, and Group Counseling; Group-based Psychoeducation, according to the clients assessed needs.

• Provide Initial, Comprehensive and Brief assessments/screenings; and as needed diagnose

• Provide Crisis intervention services

• Conduct education to include training on HIV to assigned clients

• Assist with providing access to testing and referrals for HIV and infectious diseases and coordination of services with medical care or specialty services related to an infectious disease

• Attend comprehensive treatment team and assessment meetings on each client as part of the interdisciplinary team

• Schedule clients for ongoing assessments to ensure continuity of care

• Facilitate implementation completion of