Certified Addiction Counselor (DOC)

Unity Health Care; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

HRSA loan repayment options

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Unity Health Care seeks a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) to support the Department of Corrections program at Central Detention Facility and CTF in Washington, DC. The CAC will manage a caseload, provide strength-based, evidence-based counseling, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support recovery and re-entry goals.

Under the SUD Program Director, you will deliver individual and group services, document in the EHR, and participate in program activities and professional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Certified Addiction Counselor I or II through DC Health.
• Minimum of three years of experience with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Experience with opioid addiction preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification; Spanish-speaking ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for MAT patients with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Deliver individualized addiction and recovery services, including relapse prevention and housing resources.
• Lead individual and group rehabilitation sessions for adults with SUD and co-occurring disorders.
• Coordinate care with discharge planners for community referrals and continuity of care.
• Document assessments, counseling sessions, groups, interventions, and recommendations in the EHR.
• Collaborate with the SUD program team on treatment planning and staffing activities.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Group facilitation

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description

Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) – Department of Corrections (DOC)

Location: Washington, DC

Organization: Unity Health Care

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Unity Health Care

Unity Health Care is a leading nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to underserved communities throughout Washington, DC. Unity provides comprehensive healthcare services with a strong focus on health equity, accessibility, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program Director, the Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) provides addiction-focused services to individuals within the DC Department of Corrections at the Central Detention Facility (CDF) and Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF). The CAC maintains a caseload and provides strength-based, evidence-based individual and group rehabilitation services to individuals experiencing substance use disorders and other complex behavioral, medical, and social needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide case management for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide individualized addiction and recovery services, including relapse prevention, medication support, wellness management, housing, employment resources, and community support.
• Provide individual and group rehabilitation services for adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Lead or co-lead groups, workshops, and educational sessions based on client needs.
• Complete timely documentation of assessments, counseling sessions, groups, interventions, and recommendations in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with discharge planners to coordinate community referrals and continuity of care.
• Participate in treatment planning, supervision, training, and SUD program activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Certified Addiction Counselor I or II through the District of Columbia Department of Health.
• Minimum of three years of experience working with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Experience working with individuals with opioid addiction preferred.
• Counselors currently in recovery must have at least five years of continuous recovery.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Spanish-speaking ability preferred.

Why Join Unity?

• Make a meaningful impact in the Washington, DC community.
• Join a mission-driven organization focused on health equity and quality care.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• HRSA loan repayment and scholarship opportunities for eligible providers.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.