KCPC Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)- Inpatient Unit

Seven Counties Services is a Community Mental Health Center that offers a full range of mental and behavioral health services, substance abuse treatment, and intellectual and developmental disabilities services in a seven-county region in Kentucky. Counties served include Jefferson, Oldham, Bullitt, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, and Henry.

Seven Counties Services is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and nationally recognized for effective services and treatments.

Since 1978, Seven Counties Services has delivered innovative, individualized, and compassionate community-based treatment, support and services for persons with behavioral health needs including people with mental illness, children with emotional and behavioral disorders, individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, and adults and adolescents with addiction and substance use disorders.

Job Description:

The evel and compensation for this position will depend on the type of licensure the incumbent will possess.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides individual, group and family counseling to help clients identify and resolve personal chemical dependency issues. Utilizes assessment and diagnostic tools and forms to gather information pertaining to client history to assist in developing accurate assessments and treatment planning. Maintains accurate documentation of individual, group and family counseling sessions and activities adhering to established regulations and licensure standards. Provides information to clients on chemical dependency and related issues through educational sessions which may include presentations, films, chalk talks, etc. Consults with client referral sources on issues related to client treatment and therapy progress. Provides a variety of indirect client services including writing correspondence on behalf of clients, submitting court reports and making court appearances, charting medical records, conducting case reviews and treatment planning, making telephone contacts, and monitoring client fees. Performs multiple organizational responsibilities including attending and participating in supervisory and staff meetings, performing assigned committee functions, facilitating non-clinical collaboration with other departments, etc.

• Master's degree plus LCADC
• or CADC with a Bachelor' degree

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of four years' counseling or related experience with individuals with chemical dependency.
• Knowledge of chemical dependency issues, including natural history of dependence, psychosocial influences and effects of dependencies, range of treatment needed by individuals with chemical dependency(ies), and available CD treatment resources and their appropriate use.
• Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of clients and professionals from diverse social and economic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of established governmental regulations, and applicable licensure standards.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position has no unusual physical demands.
• May involve occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or their families.
• Employment may require performing tasks on an unplanned or occasional basis that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.

Time Type:

Seven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.