Substance Abuse Counselor

The CASAC Counselor will conduct services within the PREP Center. CASAC counselor is responsible for the delivery of substance
abuse and relapse prevention counseling services within the residential unit. The CASAC Counselor will document all services within
AWARDS electronic records and billing system within 24 hours of service date. Documentation includes progress notes on all
services, screening tools, service plans, intake assessment forms, group sign-in forms and group notes.
The CASAC Counselor responsibilities include:
Conduct pre-intake client screenings
Conduct alcohol and other drug withdrawal and drug use assessments and screenings
Complete a comprehensive assessment on each client
Maintains and coordinates a client caseload
Provide individual and group counseling
Document all client care services and maintain chart documentation, paperwork for referring agencies and
outside support services
Conducts client orientation and discharge planning for clients
Coordinate care with external and internal providers/resources (i.e. court appointments,
medical procedures, parole/probation)
In coordination with clinical team develop and implement a substance abuse and/or relapse prevention
treatment plan for the client.
Develop and implement a substance abuse /relapse prevention and recovery related group curricula
Attend all appropriate meetings, participate in appropriate case conferences, treatment plan meetings
Supervise clients adherence to program rules and regulations
Perform various other tasks and responsibilities as appropriate and required
Perform necessary follow-up on clients' request for outside appointments, phone calls, home visits.
Also responsible for discussing client outside activities as they relate to the clients' sobriety and or
relapse.
Knowledge and Skills:
Experience working with co-occurring disorders; Working knowledge of evidence based practices ; Working
knowledge of recovery, addiction and relapse process, understanding of mental health and domestic violence
issues; ability to manage crisis situations; Good interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to work as
member of interdisciplinary team; Bilingual a plus
Mental health and chemical dependency knowledge/skills, experience with diverse adult populations, ability to
perform client care in line with best practices and theoretical models. Good ability to prepare client care forms
accurately and in a timely manner. Very good time management skills. Ability to work independently, schedule
clients and follow-up on clients care. multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

CASAC Counselor will have a CASAC certification with at least two years' work experience in addiction field, preferably
in a residential setting; Minimum Bachelor's degree required