CDCA

CDCA Detox Facility - Tuesday-Saturday 8a-4p

Generous PTO

Health Care, Dental and Vision

401(k) with matching

Job Title: CDCA Detox Facility

Location: Akron, Ohio

Company: Armada Recovery

Armada Recovery is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant to join our team. As a key member of our clinical department, you will work collaboratively with therapists to provide support, guidance, and therapeutic services to individuals in group and individual settings.

• Co-facilitate group counseling sessions to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for clients

• Assist in the facilitation of group counseling sessions, applying evidence-based therapeutic methods

• Provide individual counseling services, under the direction of a therapist, and document client progress

• Collaborate with the treatment team to create individualized treatment plans and goals for clients

• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed

• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as necessary

• Maintain accurate records and progress notes in compliance with agency policies and regulations

• Participate in staff meetings, case reviews, and clinical consultations to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery

• Maintain office supplies inventory and perform administrative tasks as needed

• Prepare routine reports and correspondence in English

• Speak before groups of customers or employees

• Work all hours required to fulfill job duties and responsibilities

• Carry/lift boxes weighing between 10 and 25 pounds

• Ascend and descend stairs regularly as part of daily job duties

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of CDCA or higher

• At least 1-2 years of experience working in a therapeutic or support role with individuals experiencing substance use disorders

• Experience in group facilitation or counselling is preferred

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to co-facilitate group discussions in a non-judgmental and supportive manner

• Understanding of evidence-based practices and therapeutic modalities for substance use disorder treatment

• Ability to complete clinical documentation in an electronic medical record

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

• Crisis management and de-escalation skills

• Ability to use Microsoft Word (or similar word processing program) at an expert level

• Ability to use Microsoft Excel (or similar spreadsheet program) at an expert level

• Ability to use Microsoft PowerPoint (or similar word processing program) at an intermediate level

• Ability to use KIPU EHR software at an intermediate level

Salary: $19 - $23 HOURLY

Shift: FT 3 pm-11 pm Wednesday-Sunday or Thursday-Monday