Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor for Recovery

Marathon Staffing Group; Nevada; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Staffing Group seeks a compassionate Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor to support individuals transitioning from homelessness to stable housing in Nevada. This role provides assessment, guidance, advocacy, and collaboration with housing and recovery teams to promote wellness.

CADC licensure is a MUST. Duties include assessments, progress monitoring, Motivational Interviewing, care coordination, teaching life skills, arranging transportation, and timely documentation.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in human services, including direct support for individuals in addiction recovery.
• One year of training or education related to addiction recovery (or equivalent combination).
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (or equivalent certification).
• Valid driver's license at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct addiction assessments for clients stabilizing in housing.
• Provide ongoing evaluation of client progress in recovery.
• Build trusting, collaborative relationships to support recovery engagement.
• Use Motivational Interviewing techniques to encourage positive change.
• Advocate for clients during treatment planning and care coordination.
• Educate clients on life skills and health practices that support recovery.
• Assist clients in accessing community-based recovery and support services.
• Collaborate with care teams to identify supports needed for employment and community integration.
• Identify high-risk situations and help clients follow program protocols.
• Manage client appointments and documentation in a timely, organized manner.
• Provide transportation to counseling, medical, and recovery-related appointments.
• Teach recovery-supportive skills and promote long-term wellness.
• Research and recommend new activities to enhance recovery programming.
• Engage with clients utilizing the harm reduction model in group, individual and community counseling settings.

Skills

Counseling

Motivational Interviewing

Communication

Time management

Education

CADC certification

Job description

Marathon Staffing Group seeks a compassionate Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor to support individuals transitioning from homelessness to stable housing in Nevada. This role provides assessment, guidance, advocacy, and collaboration with housing and recovery teams to promote wellness.

CADC licensure is a MUST. Duties include assessments, progress monitoring, Motivational Interviewing, care coordination, teaching life skills, arranging transportation, and timely documentation.