THIS IS A PER DIEM - AS NEEDED - POSITIONHourly Rate: 30.77

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　The Certified Addiction Counselor is responsible for providing directtherapeutic services, group and individual, to adults with substance usedisorders. It is essential to have thorough knowledge of substance usedisorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, related evidenced basedassessments, and treatment practices.

　　Works collaboratively with the client to develop a comprehensive treatmentplan that addresses priority needs of the client, an agreed upon plan ofaction, and desired treatment outcomes.Utilizes approved curriculum to facilitate weekly groups and/or providesindividual treatment to membersConduct group and individual therapeutic interventionsAdminister follow-up assessmentsEvaluates and reports progress and outcome of treatment servicesCompletes clinical intakes, treatment plans/reviews, monthly reports,assessments, progress notes and discharge summaries.May participate in mental health on call, based on education/experience.Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation skillsExercise professional judgement.Use professional discretion to make independent decisions.Incorporate the use of Evidenced Based Practices and Motivational Interviewingskills.SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below arerepresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

　　EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE:

　　Current certification as a Certified Addiction Specialist (previousCertified Addictions Counselor II (CAC II) or higher (CAC III,LAC)) with Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required.

　　Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; whichincludes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check to includefingerprinting. EMBRAVE is a drug and alcohol free workplace and an EqualOpportunity Employer.

　　EMBRAVE is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Weprohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basisof age over 40, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information,military status, or any other applicable status protected by state or locallaw

　　EMBRAVE participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from anemployee's I-9 to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security andSocial Security Administration Records. To learn more, visit: everify.com