Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Eckerdhelpsgirls; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost medical, dental & vision

PTO and holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Disability and life insurance

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is seeking a Licensed Addiction Counselor for the Washington, DC Job Corps center. You will design and oversee substance use prevention/intervention programs in collaboration with health staff and the Center Director.

The role requires CADC or LADC certification, and ideally one year of related experience with youth in a residential setting. A master’s degree is preferred and a valid driver’s license is advantageous.

Qualifications

• CADC or LADC certification is required.
• Prefer one year of work-related experience.
• Prefer experience working with youth, especially in a residential setting.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Must pass a drug screen per policy.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements all programs related to substance use prevention/intervention with the Mental Health Consultant and staff.
• Coordinates programs to reduce/substance use in line with Job Corps guidelines.
• Conducts in-service training sessions with staff and students on substance use/abuse.
• Submits recommendations for medical terminations related to substance misuse in collaboration with the team.
• Monitors progress of students in the prevention/intervention program.
• Maintains confidential reports and records on referrals and cases.

Skills

Driver's license

Drug screening compliance

Education

CADC/LADC certification

Master’s degree preferred

Experience with youth in residential setting preferred

Job description

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States Behavioral Health Full Time

Job Description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Annual Salary: $61,000 to $66,000

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Licensed Addiction Counselor is responsible for the designs, develops, and implements all programs related to substance use and abuse prevention and intervention in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant and Health Services staff, center physician and Center Director.
• The Licensed Addiction Counselor coordinates all programs designed to reduce and eliminate substance use and abuse and in compliance with the Department of Labor/Job Corps guidelines.
• Conducts in-service training sessions with both staff and students in all areas related to substance use and abuse.
• Submits recommendations to the Center Director for medical terminations related to substance misuse and abuse in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant, center physician, Health and Wellness Manager (RN), etc.
• Monitors behavior and progress of students involved in the Alcohol and Other Drugs of Abuse Prevention/Intervention Program.
• Maintains confidential reports and records on all referrals and cases.

Qualifications

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) required.
• Prefer One year of work-related experience.
• Prefer experience working with youth.Prefer Master’s degree and previous experience with disadvantaged youth, particularly in a residential setting.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location:
Potomac Job Corps
1 DC Village Ln SW,
Washington, DC 20032

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Please follow the link for more information about this program:https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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Location(s)

1 DC Village Lane SouthwestJob Corps Services, Washington , District Of Columbia 20032-5206 , United States

1 DC Village Lane Southwest, Washington , District Of Columbia 20032 , United States

Pay Range: $61,000.00 - $66,000.00 / year

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