In collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team, the Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor provides trauma-informed drug and alcohol assessment, evaluation, brief intervention and referral to treatment for patients with substance use disorders (SUD) or co-occurring disorders (concurrent mental health and substance use disorders).  

Provides formal and informal skills training, education and consultation for staff and members of the patient care team.  Direct supervision is provided by department leadership who will assess performance based on personal observation of work performed, chart review, feedback from department staff, patients and other relevant sources.

Education:

As required by licensure/certification. 

Masters degree in Behavioral Science field preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of two year’s clinical experience working in an adult drug and alcohol treatment setting. Additional experience working in a mental health setting preferred.

Demonstrated training and competence in motivational interviewing, culturally specific assessment, trauma-informed care in a substance use disorder or co-occurring disorders treatment setting. Experience with CBT and DBT preferred.

Demonstrated experience in the development and monitoring of plans that are designed to meet patient’s individualized needs.

Licensure/Certification: 

CADC I required, within 6 months of hire. CADC II or III preferred.

BLS Healthcare provider required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled. Sorry, no J1 or H-1B visa opportunities.

For additional information please formally apply or contact Erin Pendergraft at EPENDERG@LHS.ORG.