Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

To qualify a candidate MUST have at least a bachelor’s degree in human service field or special education from an accredited college and with at least one year of substance abuse disorder treatment experience and a Virginia CSAC or CSAC-Supervisee Certification.

Training

Staff must be trained certified in: CPR, First Aid, TOVA and become orientated to the company’s guidelines, policy and procedures, and take part in staff trainings as they occur.

Additional Requirements

Employee must be certified as tuberculosis free

Employee must clear criminal background and CPS registry checks

Transportation

Counselors are required to use their personal vehicles for visits and for engaging in community activities. Therefore, at the time of hire Counselor’s must provide proof of Driver’s license and proof of Automobile Insurance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to the following:

Conduct group sessions daily providing education and lectures on recovery treatment.

Assist in the development and ongoing monitoring and implementation of Individual Service Plan

Work with clients to foster the development of new improved coping, problem solving, and communication skills.

Case management functions of linking, arranging for services and referrals

Maintain continuous contact with the identified consumer and other key stakeholders (with signed authorization to release information) in planning and service delivery. These stakeholders might include but are not limited to social workers, psychiatrists, court official, police and teachers in (if applicable) and other human service professionals

Maintain up-to-date client records, and prepare required/necessary reports in a timely and accurate manner

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 9a to 5p (Office Hours)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

License/Certification:

• CSAC or CSAC-Supervisee Certification in Virginia (Required)

Work Location: In person