Cred Alc & Sub Abuse Counselor 1 (CASAC)
Core
Provides counseling services under direct supervision as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team for individuals with alcohol and drug abuse issues and their families.
Role type
Entry-level clinical substance use counselor
Builds
Comprehensive treatment plans and clinical reports
Domain
Behavioral health / Substance use disorder treatment
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Intake evaluation, chemical use history assessment, clinical report writing, confidentiality compliance, treatment plan execution, case record maintenance, interdisciplinary communication, group process facilitation, knowledge of detoxification and medication-assisted treatment, bioassay interpretation, local service agency coordination
Preferred skills
Experience in drug/alcohol dependence treatment, CASAC certification
Technologies
Urine drug screens, methadone, detoxification medications
Responsibilities
Perform intake evaluations and assess chemical use history; prepare oral and written clinical reports; carry out counseling within a comprehensive treatment plan; maintain active case records and treatment plans; establish long-term counseling relationships; coordinate with local services and agencies; attend in-service meetings for continuing education.
Seniority
Entry-level, supervised IC