Job Title: Drug & Alcohol Specialist (Masters + CAC/ CADC required)
Location: Philadelphia county & Delaware County
Our client a Behavioral Psychiatrist Health Care Center located in Philadelphia, PA is looking for a Drug & Alcohol Specialist (CAC), to work at the Community-Based Treatment Services in the Philadelphia county (Susquehanna Park), PA area and the other for the Delaware County area.
This position is responsible for providing substance abuse recovery supports, education, counseling and guidance to participants.
This position also develops and reinforces mechanisms and resources to facilitate a substance free life style
Responsibilities:
Developing individual recovery/treatment plans with Participants and discuss with team; review Participant progress and needs during case consultations and interface with local community and area services providers/agencies to facilitate program cooperation and/or alternate resources to current plans.
Assisting with intake and admission of prospective Participants into the service; provide assistance in the completion of intake and placement forms.
Provides and facilitates drug and alcohol related education to team members. Must observe and report Drug and Alcohol signs and symptoms.
Assist with initial evaluation and admission of prospective Participants into the service; provide assistance in the completion of intake and placement forms.
Complete Pennsylvania Client Placement Criteria (PCPC) and/or Additions Severity Index (ASI) as required.
Attending staff meetings, training sessions and certification classes, in compliance with applicable state, local and Agency requirements, as they relate to the overall growth and development of the program.
Providing direct support through effective communications with program staff, Participants, families and other local area supports.
Assisting staff with the development of strategies for intervening with Participants with co-occurring disorders.
Requirements:
Master's Degree in Human Services/Social Sciences and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in substance abuse counseling;
Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)
Some knowledge of multiple support systems for substance abusers.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Schedule:
Experience:
- Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Philadelphia, PA (Required)
Work Location: In person