About Job

The Carter Treatment Center (TCTC), located in the heart of Cumming, GA, is an evidence-based, client-centered treatment program that provides Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) treatment services for substance use disorders in a warm and welcoming environment with professional and caring staff. The Carter Treatment Center is currently seeking a full-time Substance Abuse Counselor for our treatment program. The Substance Abuse Counselor will provide recovery-oriented clinical services to clients in both group and individual settings. The Substance Abuse Counselor will also complete intake biopsychosocial assessments and orientation with new clients. As a Substance Abuse Counselor at The Carter Treatment Center, you will work with a supportive and collaborative interdisciplinary treatment team that are all focused on TCTC’s mission to provide education, therapy, support, and community resources to enable individuals to achieve their full potential.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Responsibilities:

Facilitate Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Services with clients in group and individual settings as determined by and according to program standards
Complete biopsychosocial assessments and orientation with new clients
Prepare materials for facilitating individual sessions and group therapy
Establish open lines of communication with clients and their families/identified support person(s)
Evaluate behavioral and emotional needs of clients and family members
Initiate and develop treatment plans with client and conduct treatment plan reviews throughout client’s time in the program
Engage in transition and aftercare planning with clients
Complete discharge summaries when a client completes or leaves the program
Conduct breathalyzers with clients
Assist in the collection of urine drug screens, as needed
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate and plan treatment
Maintain client files by having appropriate documentation completed and in client’s chart within the allowable time frames
Attend weekly interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
Collaborate with additional treatment providers and placement agencies
Conduct insurance reviews including documentation
Attend trainings, staff meetings, and supervision as needed and according to program standards
Maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for clients, which includes providing crisis intervention in accordance with program procedures
Maintain ethical boundaries with clients
Adhere to agency policies and procedures, and state and federal regulations (including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2)
Other duties as deemed necessary

Qualifications:

Certification in Addiction Counseling or Master’s Degree in Counseling field
Required: Bachelor’s degree and certified as CADC-I, CAC-I, CADC-II, or CAC-II, and/or Master’s degree and certified or licensed as CAADC, CMAC, LMSW, APC, AMFT, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. Must be certified and/or licensed to provide therapeutic services in the state of Georgia.
Previous experience in addiction or mental health counseling required
Must have previous experience and the ability to lead group sessions, conduct individual counseling sessions, and complete intake biopsychosocial assessments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build rapport with clients
Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards in work with clients, staff, outside treatment providers, and community resources
A desire to facilitate client growth through a team approach, working with other care providers, as well as the ability to work independently
Strong leadership qualities and demonstrate a high level of initiative
Ability to plan, implement, and adjust a course of treatment as required
Ability to pass a background check
Competent in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office and EHR Systems