ARCA, Inc. Job Description: Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS)
Position Function:
This position is responsible for the provision of all therapeutic and activities related to patient care. The Substance Abuse Counselor serves as primary caregiver to assigned patients and services as a resource to other staff members regarding patient activities in the ARCA therapeutic community. The responsibilities of this position require ability to interact with diverse population groups, strong verbal communication skills, a knowledge of SA treatment strategies and an understanding of a twelve step recovery model, knowledge of federal confidentiality standards, proficient writing skills and an ability to identify and establish treatment applications.
Typical qualifications and experience for the position include:
· Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor minimum of Masters Degree.
· 2 years (4000 hours) supervised substance abuse counselor experience.
· 2 letters of reference from LCAS who hold masters degrees
· Pass written exam by NCSAPPB if an associate level clinician
· Signed statements attesting to the Code of Ethical Conduct of the Board
· Knowledge of counseling theories and the helping process.
· Knowledge of twelve step self-help groups and philosophy.
· Demonstrated ability to write and use clinical documentation.
· Competent in Computer Skills
· Excellent communication skills, including listening skills and verbal interaction.
· Competent in areas that reflect specific needs of the person served
· Competent in treatment person centered plan development
· Competent in interviewing skills with clients
· Competent in program related research based treatment approaches
Principal Accountabilities (Position Summary)
· Conducts initial clinical comprehensive assessments on patients to determine treatment appropriateness.
· Provides individual counseling sessions with assigned patients for the purpose of problem identification treatment planning, problem resolution, discharge planning, and referral and aftercare activities.
· Conducts group counseling sessions and psychoeducational lecture activities.
· Provides timely written documentation in patient records of patient care activities
· Provides written and oral correspondence regarding patient care to requesting parties (with respect to confidentiality guidelines)
· Participates in multidisciplinary case review seeking consultation and supervision regarding patient care
· Participates in ongoing training and education to enhance skills and maintain professional certifications necessary for the position
· Other duties as assigned necessary for the smooth operation of ARCA, Inc.
Must be fully licensed and registered with the NCSAPPB.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
Work Location: In person