Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Responsibilities

• Facilitates individual and group counseling sessions for clients under supervision of the clinical supervisor.
• Assesses client attitudes and progress regarding treatment, self-esteem, social adjustment, and family issues.
• Maintains accurate client records as required by Vitality Unlimited and the Substance Abuse Prevention Treatment Agency (SAPTA).
• Ensures that assigned clients complete all phases of treatment and appropriate documentation is completed under supervision of the clinical supervisor.
• Develops treatment plans for assigned clients after review of social, medical, psychological, and drug histories.
• Assists assigned clients in aftercare planning.
• Documents client’s progress in the electronic health record within a 24-hour period. Maintains clinical records, ensuring documentation according to SAPTA and Vitality Unlimited policies. Obtains signed consents for paper files.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
• Ensures that assigned clients are informed and follow living skills development rules.
• Schedules clients for an individual session per week of treatment.
• Ensures confidentiality of client as required by 42 CFR Part I & II and HIPAA regulations.
• Must present a clean, professional appearance.
• Follows Code of Ethics as stated in NAC 458.
• Complies with state laws regarding child abuse reporting.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary by the clinical supervisor, or chief operations officer.
• Meet with CADC-I supervisor weekly.

• General knowledge of substance use disorder and related issues with knowledge of the patterns and disease concepts of alcoholism and other drugs.
• Must have knowledge of the 12-Step Program and self-help programs.
• Must have working knowledge of basic computer programs.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Possess good time-management skills.
• Sound judgement and capability of responding to residents’ needs in a variety of situations.
• Adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality laws.

• Must provide certification at time of employment.
• A valid Nevada driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Capable of responding to residents’ needs in a variety of situations.
• Physical stamina and the ability to perform tasks that require bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Must consistently provide a negative drug screen.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a SAPTA approved field.
• Must qualify to be certified by the Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Drug Counselors.
• Must complete all C.E.U. requirements within the designated time frame to keep their certification current.

Employment Type:

Full Time

Salary: $30 Hourly

Bonus/Commission:
No