Community Connections, Inc.
Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC I or CAC II)
Community Connections, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC I or CAC II)
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Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC I or CAC II)
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Community Connections, Inc. Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC I or CAC II)
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Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC I or CAC II)
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Community Connections, Inc. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. SALARY RANGE: $53,600-$80,400 (Based on experience)
Position Summary
The Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) functions as part of clinical team responsible for delivering rehabilitation services to a group of consumers receiving services from the Community Connections ACT Program under the supervision of the ACT Program director.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitates rehabilitation, psycho-educational, and support groups. Serves as the chosen Rehabilitation Clinician as chosen by the consumer. Participates in the development of the ISSP and conduct ongoing periodic reviews, meeting with the consumer, family and/or other network members. Completes all documentation necessary for good clinical care and accurate billing. One hundred percent compliance is expected. Provides one-to-one counseling as requested by the consumer. Participates in training relevant to position and to the maintenance of license. Assists with the preparation of the program’s daily lunch. Liaison with CSA Clinical Manager.
In addition to role responsibilities, each staff member of Community Connections has the following responsibilities as a part of their employment:
Models and reinforces Community Connections mission to provide behavioral health, residential services, and primary health care coordination for marginalized and disenfranchised women, men, youth, and children living in the District of Columbia, many of whom are coping with challenges including mental illness, addiction, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. Models and reinforces Community Connections values of quality, innovation, respect, equity, and integrity daily. Reinforces Community Connection’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Protects the privacy of our consumer’s protected health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant CC related IT security regulations. Completes and stays current on role specific and organizational wide training. Performs other duties as assigned on an as-needed basis.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Must be a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) in the District of Columbia. Associates degree in health or human services field required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is an essential or critical position which will require reporting to a physical work location or making visits to consumers in the community as defined by the business needs of Community Connections, Inc.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDING:
Generous paid time off, including sick, vacation, and 9 paid holidays Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts Agency paid Long-term disability and life insurance Employee paid Voluntary life insurance Employee Assistance Program 403(b) Retirement plan Educational assistance after one year of employment CEU & Licensure reimbursement Professional and leadership development to include supervision hours for those on track for clinical licensure
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Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC I or CAC II)
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Community Connections, Inc. Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC I or CAC II)
3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC I or CAC II)
role at
Community Connections, Inc. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. SALARY RANGE: $53,600-$80,400 (Based on experience)
Position Summary
The Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) functions as part of clinical team responsible for delivering rehabilitation services to a group of consumers receiving services from the Community Connections ACT Program under the supervision of the ACT Program director.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitates rehabilitation, psycho-educational, and support groups. Serves as the chosen Rehabilitation Clinician as chosen by the consumer. Participates in the development of the ISSP and conduct ongoing periodic reviews, meeting with the consumer, family and/or other network members. Completes all documentation necessary for good clinical care and accurate billing. One hundred percent compliance is expected. Provides one-to-one counseling as requested by the consumer. Participates in training relevant to position and to the maintenance of license. Assists with the preparation of the program’s daily lunch. Liaison with CSA Clinical Manager.
In addition to role responsibilities, each staff member of Community Connections has the following responsibilities as a part of their employment:
Models and reinforces Community Connections mission to provide behavioral health, residential services, and primary health care coordination for marginalized and disenfranchised women, men, youth, and children living in the District of Columbia, many of whom are coping with challenges including mental illness, addiction, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. Models and reinforces Community Connections values of quality, innovation, respect, equity, and integrity daily. Reinforces Community Connection’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Protects the privacy of our consumer’s protected health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant CC related IT security regulations. Completes and stays current on role specific and organizational wide training. Performs other duties as assigned on an as-needed basis.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Must be a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) in the District of Columbia. Associates degree in health or human services field required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is an essential or critical position which will require reporting to a physical work location or making visits to consumers in the community as defined by the business needs of Community Connections, Inc.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDING:
Generous paid time off, including sick, vacation, and 9 paid holidays Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts Agency paid Long-term disability and life insurance Employee paid Voluntary life insurance Employee Assistance Program 403(b) Retirement plan Educational assistance after one year of employment CEU & Licensure reimbursement Professional and leadership development to include supervision hours for those on track for clinical licensure
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Employment type Full-time Job function
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