Certified Addiction Counselor - Dreamers Clubhouse - Norcross, GA.

Description

View Point Health

Job Title : Certified Addiction Counselor (Driver)

Job Code : HCP100 / Behavioral Health Counselor 1

Shift : Full-Time (40 hours per week on average)

Job Hours : Times May Vary

Base Location : Norcross, GA

Division / Department / Program : Dreamers Clubhouse

Dreamers is a Recovery Support Clubhouse serving members ages 13-17 who are experiencing difficulties with drug and / or alcohol use. We provide education around drug use and related issues, support with schoolwork, support with gaining employment, and activities that promote whole health and provide a fun alternative to use. We work with ATL (Alianza Terapeutica Latina), probation and accept clients from other referral sources.

We are looking for a Certified Addictions Counselor or (working toward certification) to join our multi-disciplinary team to provide administrative oversight of all Dreamers Clubhouse operations, in accordance with our DBHDD contract.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Being present with clients / members for onsite and offsite activities.
• Create and participate in activities focused on psychoeducation around drug / alcohol use, employment, education, goal setting, nutrition, communication, healthy relationships.
• Document all activities as required.
• Conduct assessments using CANS or other tools.
• Work with members to establish goals and measure progress.
• Use knowledge of SUD services to inform the recovery support offered by Dreamer's program.
• Provide training to support staff.
• Complete all tasks required by VPH and Dreamers Clubhouse.
• Work with referral sources and families as needed to provide service to members.
• Transport members using 12 passenger van and minivan.
• Conduct activities onsite and at offsite outings.
• Enter Data into Clubhouse portal for all contact with members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Note : Candidates may be considered if currently working towards certification on a case-by-case basis.

Preferred Qualifications :

Requirements / Competencies :

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer : View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.