Certified Addiction Counselor DC

Creative Pathways Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Pathways Inc. in Washington, DC seeks a Certified Addiction Counselor to provide outpatient substance abuse treatment services.

You will counsel individuals facing addiction to drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, food, and related issues and teach coping skills. The role involves completing assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, psychosocial evaluations, crisis counseling, and ensuring proper documentation and aftercare planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate or post graduate degree in sociology, social work, arts or related field.
• Certification in alcohol and drug counseling.
• Master's degree in social work, arts or science required by counseling centers and hospitals.
• License to practice as a substance abuse counselor is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment plans, referral and education services.
• Conduct psychosocial evaluations and provide therapeutic interventions including crisis counseling.
• Evaluate client and family systems and assess functioning within work, family and daily routines.
• Maintain case records to reflect course of treatment and provide documentation.
• Provide follow-up and aftercare planning services and discharge inactive clients when appropriate.
• Provide emergency services during work hours and after hours as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings and supervisory conferences to ensure smooth clinical operations.
• Other duties as determined by the Clinical Director.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis counseling

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in social work / related field

Certification in alcohol and drug counseling

Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor

Job description

Certified Addiction Counselor will be responsible for providing substance abuse treatment services in an outpatient setting. Responsible for counseling people suffering from the disease of addiction to drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, food, etc. Will be responsible for teaching drug addicts the skills and mechanics to cope with addiction and providing treatment to people with mental, emotional or substance abuse problems. The specific duties will include:

• Complete comprehensive assessments, Individualized treatment plans, referral and education services.
• Conduct psychosocial evaluations and provide therapeutic interventions including crisis counseling to individuals, groups and families as needed to facilitate.
• Evaluate the individual and family systems as well as assess client's functioning within work, family and routines of daily living and identifies areas needing continued support, resources and treatment in order to assist clients.
• Maintain case records to reflect course of treatment and provide required documentation.
• Provide follow-up and aftercare planning services as needed. Expeditiously discharge inactive clients.
• Provide emergency services during work hours and after hours as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities, that ensure the smooth functioning of clinical operations.
• Other duties as determined by the Clinical Director.

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Graduate or post graduate degree in sociology, social work, arts, science or related field.
• Certification in alcohol and drug counseling.
• Counseling centers and hospitals require a master's degree in social work, arts or science.
• License to practice as a substance abuse counselor is mandatory.

Applicants for this position must be approved under the District of ColumbiaasaCAC-Level I or Level II.

We are looking for passionate, client-oriented therapists looking for a career in the substance abuse and mental health treatment field.