Cred Alc & Sub Abuse Counselor 2 (CASAC)
Core
Provides counseling services as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team caring for alcoholics, addicts, and drug-abusing persons and their families.
Role type
Clinical substance use counselor (CASAC)
Builds
Comprehensive treatment plans and clinical reports for patients in a psychiatric/behavioral health setting
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health / Substance Use Disorder
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Intake evaluation, chemical use history assessment, clinical reporting, group therapy facilitation, case record maintenance, interdisciplinary communication, treatment plan development, bioassay interpretation, referral resource coordination
Preferred skills
Supervisory responsibility, seminar presentation, advanced listening and empathy skills
Technologies
Urine drug screens, methadone, bioassays
Responsibilities
Perform intake evaluations and assess chemical use history; Develop and carry out counseling within a comprehensive treatment plan; Maintain active case records and treatment plans; Design and perform interventions while facilitating group process; Establish communication with health-related agencies and social service programs; Maintain continuing education in chemical dependency counseling.