Certified Substance Abuse Counselor- A (CSAC-A) or CSAC-A Supervisee
Annual salary compensation based on experience , education, and certification.
Intercept Health is a family-owned agency, headquartered in Richmond, with additional office sites in more than 15 locations across the state. Started as a single group home provider in 1996, Intercept's primary goal at that time was to "redefine the group home experience." As the needs of families and communities changed, Intercept responded with the development of the LifeBridge Continuum of Care. Now in our 26th year, Intercept Health continues to evolve through collaboration with community partners to create innovative services. Today, Intercept's 650 colleagues offer more than thirty services to meet the unique needs of youth and their families throughout Virginia. Our team members exhibit our VALUES - STOP & ASK :
• Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers.
• Team Loyalty - help others succeed.
• Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it."
• Passion - inspire with positive energy and effort.
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• Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy.
• Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity.
• Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone.
The CSAC-A Supervisee or CSAC-A is responsible for clinical and administrative activities relating to outpatient substance abuse referrals, providing substance use case management, assisting with sending out invites for group counseling, working with individuals, families, couples who are impacted by addiction. Services may be provided through Tele Services as well as through face-to-face direct contact.
The selected candidate must be CSAC-A Eligible or CSAC-A who is certified by the Virginia Board of Counseling to practice in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Virginia. Must have high school diploma or GED.
Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
• Utilize effective listening skills to establish rapport with patients, groups, couples, and family members to provide emotional support/encouragement, and engage family members in the service process.
• Provide individual case management sessions along with completing the required supporting documentation within your scope of practice that is recommended by the Virginia Board of Counseling and approved by the supervising Licensed Mental Health Professional .
• Initiate and provide ongoing communication with service professionals and attendance in Treatment team meetings to ensure coordination of care.
• Provide adjunct crisis intervention as necessary during available hours. Participate in educating patients on/implement alternative crisis contacts and planning as needed, and continually assess clients for increased service needs.
• Provide support and communicate effectively when transitions occur between services. Prepare clients and families for discharge as well as participate with treatment team in recommending higher levels of care when needed.
• Utilize various assessment instruments as needed within scope of expertise.
• Meet with/provide services as allowed by the Board of Counseling to patients as necessary to ensure success.
• Provide regular monitoring for patients to include assistance with learning and carrying out necessary treatment goals.
• Develop and implement treatment plans related to Substance Abuse Case management services with the help of the Licensed Mental Health Professional.
• Maintain an awareness of their areas of expertise, and an ability to staff or refer a case elsewhere if it becomes too complex or falls outside one's appropriate scope of practice. (Refrain from engaging in specific therapeutic interventions that require separate certification and or licensure).
Intercept offers the following benefits to all full-time employees: * Comprehensive Health Insurance options * Dental & Vision Insurance * Health and Child Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Comprehensive Employee Assistance Plan * Employer Group Life Insurance, optional buy-up insurances * Voluntary Long Term & Short Term Disability * 401(k) Retirement Plan * Paid Time Off * 7 observed holidays * Mileage Reimbursement * Discounts at Verizon Wireless * Wellness Initiatives and team building activities * Opportunities for professional advancement for qualified individuals *
To learn more about Intercept Health, please visit: www.intercepthealth.com
$ per YEAR Employment Type: Full-Time