Certified Substance Abuse Counselor - Richmond, United States - Chandler Behavioral Health, Inc.

Chandler Behavioral Health, Inc.

Verified Company

Richmond, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Chandler Behavioral Health is a community-based counseling agency committed to providing high-quality emotional and mental health care to children, adults, and families.

We are seeking a full-time substance abuse counselor who has been certified as either a CSAC or CSAC-S.

This counselor is instrumental in our persons served treatment and recovery; they provide high-quality, compassionate care through various mediums - including both individual and group counseling sessions.

The counselor will plan, oversee, facilitate, and document the individual's recovery.

The person will serve as a valuable member within the following program:
IOP.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage a small caseload of individuals providing comprehensive services and interventions that will reduce the individual's risk of a higher level of care.
Prepares written service plans utilizing the teambased approach within the agency to develop measurable treatment goals.
Provide direct services to the individuals using a variety of evidencedbased psychoeducational techniques.
Provide the appropriate progress note documentation on a daily or weekly basis (at a minimum).
Engage in group and individual sessions weekly in persons home, community or agency facility.
Prepare detailed progress reports on a monthly basis and provide them to the appropriate referral source as required.
Collaborate and coordinate with other caseinvolved service providers and professionals such as personnel, attorneys, social workers, and probation officers.

Must have exceptional knowledge of:

Must possess a certification (CSAC or CSAC-S)
Effective substance use disorders treatment modalities or bestpractice approaches
Principles and techniques of basic interviewing and assessment techniques
Working knowledge of human services systems, roles of human service personnel, and relevant community resources;
Support and problemsolving strategies that use critical thinking and reasoning skills
How to have effective working relationships with social services providers, and their client's;
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in oral and written clinical skills.

Benefits: