Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor — Flexible Schedule

Comunidade Metodista; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401K with employer match

On-site care services

On-site childcare

Job summary

Kaniksu Community Health in Sandpoint, ID seeks a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor to provide evidence-based addiction counseling in individual, family, and group settings. Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention within established care guidelines.

The role requires meticulous documentation, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and commitment to client progress and quality care. On-site duties and regular supervision are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor.
• Proficiency with ASAM guidelines and evidence-based counseling methods.
• Ability to perform assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Strong documentation and case-management skills.
• Experience with individual, family, and group counseling modalities.

Responsibilities

• Comply with addiction counseling guidelines as outlined in the ASAM.
• Provide initial and follow-up assessments, treatment plans and reviews.
• Provide evidence-based addiction counseling in individual, family and/or group settings.
• Complete session notes on the day of service.
• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure care coordination.
• Maintain documentation per agency policies.
• Evaluate client progress and treatment effectiveness on schedule.
• Ensure availability of evidence-based materials for clients.
• Provide case management for clients as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Refer clients to higher levels of care when warranted.
• Be on time and prepared for all clinical sessions with clients.
• Be on time and prepared for all agency meetings.
• Document and report critical incidents to the appropriate program and Agency Owner.
• Participate in agency/community groups to improve system knowledge.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Seek supervision and feedback as needed.
• Meet with Program Manager/Clinical Supervisor regularly.

Skills

Causes and effects of drugs/alcohol

ASAM Treatment Criteria

Counseling methods (individual/group/f

Job description

Kaniksu Community Health in Sandpoint, ID seeks a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor to provide evidence-based addiction counseling in individual, family, and group settings. Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention within established care guidelines.

The role requires meticulous documentation, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and commitment to client progress and quality care. On-site duties and regular supervision are expected.