Substance Abuse Case Manager

Creative Pathways Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Pathways Inc. seeks an SUD Peer Support Specialist / Case Manager to deliver outpatient substance abuse treatment services. You will counsel individuals with alcohol and other drug addictions, teach coping skills, and coordinate care with treatment teams.

Responsibilities include creating treatment plans, assessing functional status, maintaining records, and providing aftercare planning. Certification and a DC CAC level I/II authorization are required, with clinical supervision

Qualifications

• High school diploma with experience working with the substance abuse population.
• A graduate or postgraduate degree in sociology, social work, arts, science or related field.
• Certification in alcohol and drug counseling is required.
• A master's degree in social work, arts or science is preferred for counseling centers and hospitals.
• Licensure as a substance abuse counselor is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive individualized treatment plans and educate clients.
• Assess client and family systems and daily living functioning.
• Maintain case records and provide required documentation.
• Provide follow-up and aftercare planning; discharge inactive clients as needed.
• Provide emergency services during and after work hours as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings and clinical supervision.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma with experience

Graduate degree in Sociology/Social Work/Arts/Science

Master's degree in Social Work

Certification in alcohol and drug counseling

License to practice as a substance abuse counselor

Job description

SUD Peer Support Specialist / Case Manager will be responsible for providing substance abuse treatment services in an outpatient setting. Responsible for counseling people suffering from alcohol or other drug addiction. 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 Individualized treatment plans, referral and education services.
  


• 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 Manager.

Educational Qualification and Experience:

• 1. High SchoolDiplomawith experience work with the substance abuse population.


• 2. Graduate or post graduate degree in sociology, social work, arts, science or related field.


• 3. Certification in alcohol and drug counseling.


• 4. Counseling centers and hospitals require a master's degree in social work, arts or science.


• 5. 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.