CSAC-CERTIFIED SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Overview
Join our dynamic team as a CSAC-Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and become a vital part of transforming lives through comprehensive addiction treatment and mental health support. In this role, you will provide expert counseling, conduct thorough assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans to guide individuals on their journey to recovery. Your energetic approach and dedication will empower clients to overcome challenges, foster resilience, and achieve lasting wellness. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where your skills in behavioral health, crisis intervention, and patient care can truly make a difference.

Duties

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9, ICD-10, and ICD coding standards to determine client needs and develop tailored treatment strategies.
• Deliver individual and group counseling sessions focusing on addiction medicine, behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing techniques to promote recovery.
• Facilitate crisis management interventions, including crisis intervention strategies for patients experiencing PTSD or other mental health crises, ensuring safety and stabilization.
• Implement evidence-based practices such as applied behavior analysis (ABA) and behavior management to support behavioral health goals across diverse populations.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation, patient records, and progress notes in compliance with HIPAA regulations while utilizing CPT coding for billing purposes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for case management, patient assessment, and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care within home, community, hospital settings or outpatient clinics.
• Engage in research activities when applicable to stay current with best practices in addiction counseling, mental health counseling, and behavioral health advancements.

Experience

• Proven experience working in behavioral health or addiction counseling environments such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, or community care settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in psychotherapy modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention techniques.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medical records management, ICD coding systems (ICD-9/10), and medical documentation standards.
• Strong background in patient care assessment methods including intake procedures, diagnostic evaluation, and case management strategies.
• Experience delivering child & family counseling or home & community care is a plus; familiarity with PTSD care is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance requirements along with skills in data collection and research methodologies relevant to behavioral health fields. Join us to make a meaningful impact by guiding individuals toward healthier futures through compassionate counseling backed by clinical expertise!

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Referral program

License/Certification:

• Credentialed Addiction Treatment Professional (CSAC) (Required)
• CSAC (Required)

Work Location: In person