Certified Addictions Counselor / Registered Addictions Counselor

PTI’s- New Start Intensive Outpatient Program located in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking full-time CAC/RAC.

This position includes the implementation of recovery-based services for substance abuse clients which include:  providing ongoing therapy (individual and group), supportive substance abuse counseling, case management, and collaboration with other medical professionals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3 years minimum experience treating individuals with chemical dependencies and co-occurring disorders.
• Understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service system.
• Credentialed through LA=ADRA as a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC) (REQUIRED).

JOB DUTIES

• Requires knowledge of ASAM Criteria
• Requires competencies in administering psycho-social assessments, individual assessments, creating treatment plans, and creating discharge summaries.

• Requires ability to work under tense, demanding situations and responding appropriately and professionally in crisis situations.
• Requires the ability to organize and prioritize work and manage time effectively.
• Requires ability to work independently and as a member of a healthcare team to provide optimal services related to chemical dependency treatment and the treatment of chemical dependency issues in dual diagnosis patients.
• Requires the ability to maintain case records using electronic health record system by documenting all screenings, assessments, group facilitations and counseling according to specified procedures.
• Requires ability to provide appropriate crisis intervention, when possible, to contribute productively as team member.
• Requires the ability to maintain professional working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and other professionals, providing timely and sufficient documentation of all referrals, follow-ups, crisis interventions, and other clinical interventions as prescribed by the program.
• Requires the ability to complete all required documentation in a professional and timely manner, as may be evidenced by work history, within time frames defined by established policies and procedures often under tense, demanding situations, responding appropriately, and professionally.
• Requires the ability to work flexible hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays and participate in clinical activities related to the patient treatment/treatment plan.

Interested candidates can submit a CV to Dr. Tom Buchmann at [email protected]