Certified Addiction Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description : POSITION SUMMARY

Provides addiction treatment services independently to clients requiring assistance with substance use disorders in a complete range of duties associated with addiction treatment

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate condition of clients
• Formulates programs for treatment and rehabilitation of clients
• Counsels clients individually and in group sessions to assist clients in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency
• Counsels family members to assist family in dealing with and providing support for the client
• Refers client to other support services as needed such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services and employment services
• Monitors condition of client to evaluate success of therapy; adapts treatment as needed
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical records consistent with Center standards
• Prepares documents for presentation in court and presents testimony in court
• Participates in meetings and in-services
• Participates in a minimum of 2 hours clinical supervision per month
• Performs other job duties as assigned

Requirements : EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in related health sciences

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified in the State of Colorado as a Certified Addictions Counselor Level 3

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES