A Behavioral Psychiatrist Health Care Center located in Philadelphia, PA is looking for an Drug & Alcohol Specialist (CAC), one to work at our Susquehanna Park Drug and Alcohol program and the other for our Del CO ACT Team
Position Type: Contract/ Ongoing
Schedule: Full-Time: M-F, 40hr
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Summary
- This position is responsible for providing substance abuse recovery supports, education, counseling and guidance to participants.
- This position also develops and reinforces mechanisms and resources to facilitate a substance free life style
Additional Responsibilities Also Include
- Developing individual recovery/treatment plans with Participants and discuss with team; review Participant progress and needs during case consultations and interface with local community and area services providers/agencies to facilitate program cooperation and/or alternate resources to current plans.
- Assisting with intake and admission of prospective Participants into the service; provide assistance in the completion of intake and placement forms.
- Complete PCPC and or ASI as required.
- Provides and facilitates drug and alcohol related education to team members. Must observe and report Drug and Alcohol signs and symptoms.
- Assist with initial evaluation and admission of prospective Participants into the service; provide assistance in the completion of intake and placement forms.
- Complete Pennsylvania Client Placement Criteria (PCPC) and/or Additions Severity Index (ASI) as required.
- Attending staff meetings, training sessions and certification classes, in compliance with applicable state, local and Agency requirements, as they relate to the overall growth and development of the program.
- Providing direct support through effective communications with program staff, Participants, families and other local area supports.
- Assisting staff with the development of strategies for intervening with Participants with co-occurring disorders.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Human Services/Social Sciences and 1 2 years of relevant experience in substance abuse counseling;
- Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)
- Some knowledge of multiple support systems for substance abusers.
Please email: KMcConomy@hcmmi.com
