Community Connections, Inc.·District of Columbia
The Certified Addiction Counselor delivers rehabilitation services as part of the clinical team for consumers in the ACT Program, facilitating various groups and serving as the consumer's chosen Rehabilitation Clinician. Responsibilities also include developing service plans, completing all necessary documentation for care and billing compliance, and providing one-to-one counseling when requested.
Salary Range: $53,600-$80,400 (Based on experience)
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.
Candidates must hold a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) certification in the District of Columbia and are required to have an Associate's degree in a health or human services field, with a Bachelor's degree being preferred. The role involves essential on-site work or community visits to serve marginalized populations in the District of Columbia.
Market context
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