POSITION OVERVIEW

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Certified Addiction Specialist will provide direct support to individuals experiencing mental health, substance abuse challenges, and withdrawal management needs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

✓ Bachelor’s degree or higher in Substance Use Disorders/Addiction and/or related counseling subjects (social work, mental health counseling, marriage & family, psychology) from a regionally
accredited institution of higher learning
✓ Active Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) credential required
✓ One (1) plus years of work experience in a similar position and/or healthcare environment

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

✓ Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
✓ Must have current CPR/BLS certification
✓ Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
✓ Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
✓ Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
✓ Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

✓ Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable)
✓ Must obtain and maintain security clearance with the client/facility as a requisite for initial and/or continued employment
✓ Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

This position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the following:
✓ Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
✓ Ability to position oneself in different spaces
✓ Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
✓ Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
✓ Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
✓ Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

✓ Provides substance use disorder treatment services to inmates under the supervision of licensed addiction professionals and in compliance with guidelines
✓ Interviews clients to obtain health history and/or complete intake evaluation, which may include necessary paperwork
✓ Refers to licensed clinicians for follow up as needed; under general supervision, performs counseling, care plan development, case management
✓ Provides services to individuals requiring assistance in dealing with substance abuse problems, including alcohol and/or drug abuse
✓ Acts as patient advocate; listens to inmate concerns and provides counseling and direction
✓ Facilitates individual counselor and group treatment sessions, guiding group behavior
✓ Utilizes a variety of crisis intervention techniques to respond to aggressive behavior
✓ Maintains appropriate clinical documentation, both handwritten and electronically, in an accurate and timely manner to maintain inmate mental health records

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.