Certified Addictions Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

The Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) under the direction of the Medical Director Behavioral Health will have a strong understanding of addiction and recovery processes, providing support and guidance to individuals struggling with substance use disorders in a primary care setting. This role involves conducting individual and group counseling sessions, performing patient assessments, and developing personalized treatment plans to facilitate recovery. The Addiction Counselor will also engage in case management and crisis intervention, ensuring that clients receive the necessary resources and support throughout their recovery journey.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to address addiction issues and promote recovery.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate the needs of clients.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
• Provide case management services, coordinating care with other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques to assist clients in high-stress situations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client progress, treatment plans, and session notes.
• Collect and analyze research data related to addiction treatment outcomes.
• Educate clients about addiction, recovery processes, and available resources.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9 coding, and applied behavior analysis in counseling practices.

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INTENT AND FUNCTION OF THIS JOB DESCRIPTION

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.