Substance Use Disorder Counselor; Lac Or Cac Ii

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR (LAC OR CAC II)

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Substance Use Disorder Counselor (LAPC or CAC II)

Pay: $57,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Forest Park, GA

Superior Court / Clayton County Drug Court

Monday through Friday (day, evening, occasional weekend)

• Facilitate evidence-based curriculums in group, individual, and/or family therapy settings;
• Develop and update individual treatment and relapse prevention plans based on clinical experience, individual/family interviews, treatment needs, and evidence based practices;
• Provide counseling to individuals in care and family members on an individual and/or group format to assist in recovery from substance use disorders;
• Review and evaluate progress towards recovery goals identified and determine readiness for step down, discharge and aftercare;
• Coordinates intra-agency and inter-agency services for clients;
• Complete and maintain accurate electronic clinical documentation and reports regarding individual’s histories, progress, interventions provided;
• Work within a multi-disciplinary Accountability Court Treatment Team to monitor participants’ progress throughout program;
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all participants, conversations and referrals;
• Maintain compliance with all department/program policies and procedures;
• May participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings;
• May provide crisis intervention and stabilization as needed;
• May conduct random drug screens (via same sex observations).

Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling. Minimum 2-3 years of experience post certification. Preference will be given to those with experience working with the criminal justice system, addiction counseling or related field, direct experience working within an accountability court model delivering evidence-based practices and those who are certified in Thinking for a Change, CBI-SA (University of Cincinnati), and/or MRT.

• Possess an understanding of human development and a wide range of approaches, skills, and practices relating to the treatment of alcohol and drugs.
• A working knowledge of the range and types of substances and their effect on functioning.
• Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• The ability to show genuine empathy, positive regard and develop client‑counselor rapport and trust.
• Effective conflict resolution and negotiations skills
• Effective stress and time‑management skills
• Basic computer proficiency (MS Word, MS Outlook, Internet, etc.)
• Sound work ethics, fairness and cultural sensitivity
• Group facilitation skills

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to the Drug Court Coordinator deborah.boddie

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Full-time

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

In person