CACII - Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Abuse Counselor

Qualifications:

1. At least 21 years of age

2 For Substance Abuse Counselor:

Certification by the Alcohol and Drug Certification Board of Georgia or the

Georgia Addiction Counselor’s Association as a CACII, GCADC-II, GCADC-III,

CAADC or MAC.

3. Clinical assessment skills, ongoing individual and group therapy skills.

4. Problem solving ability; able to follow and implement procedures

5. Strong written and verbal communication skills

6. Proficient in agency required computer skills

7. Trained or will be trained on the job in use of currently utilized assessment tools

8. Understanding of public sector services and supports

9. Experience providing services under Georgia Medicaid and CMO

guidelines(desirable)

10. Time management and organizational skills

11. Adequate training or experience to demonstrate the possessions of knowledge and

skills necessary to perform the duties and tasks assigned to this position

12. Handle multiple tasks simultaneously

13. Willing to be participate in training and consultation to become certified in

agency preferred therapy modalities (i.e.: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral

Therapy (TF-CBT); Juvenile Sex Offender).

Summary of the Job:

The Therapist provides therapeutic services to the client within appropriate guidelines set forth by the client’s service plan, the agency and any insuring parties when appropriate. The Therapist

should be committed to Sanctuary practice utilizing tools that reinforce our shared

language to create a trauma-responsive culture.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Process new clients according to agreed procedures and standards, checking

eligibility prior to first appointment.

2. Gather pertinent information for completion of appropriate assessments, including

assessment for co-occurring disorders.

3. Ensure documentation meets requirements of DBHDD, Medicaid and all Care

Management Organizations (CMOs).

4. Complete documentation within a 24 - 48 hour period.

5. Complete mental health assessments, develop service plans and crisis plans, and

provide individual, group and family services as defined by best practice

standards of the state and federal Medicaid Provider Manual. Monitor authorized

service units.

6. Utilize personal safety plan for managing emotions and interactions with staff and

clients.

7. Share information with the treatment team and be considered a part of the team.

8. Stay updated on all current Medicaid, licensing, contracting and accrediting

requirements.

9. Provide the number of billable units assigned to the position.

10. Complete billing information on services within seven days of service provision

through the agency’s designated information management and billing system.

11. See clients according to Counseling Center schedule.