Certified Addiction Counselor - Dreamers Clubhouse - Norcross, GA.

View Point Health

Job Title: Certified Addiction Counselor (Driver)               

Job Code: HCP100/Behavioral Health Counselor 1

Shift: Full-Time (40 hours per week on average)

Job Hours: Times May Vary 

Base Location: Norcross, GA

Division/Department/Program: Dreamers Clubhouse

Dreamers is a Recovery Support Clubhouse serving members ages 13-17 who are experiencing difficulties with drug and/or alcohol use. We provide education around drug use and related issues, support with schoolwork, support with gaining employment, and activities that promote whole health and provide a fun alternative to use. We work with ATL (Alianza Terapeutica Latina), probation and accept clients from other referral sources.

We are looking for a Certified Addictions Counselor or (working toward certification) to join our multi-disciplinary team to provide administrative oversight of all Dreamers Clubhouse operations, in accordance with our DBHDD contract.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Being present with clients/members for onsite and offsite activities. 
• Create and participate in activities focused on psychoeducation around drug/alcohol use, employment, education, goal setting, nutrition, communication, healthy relationships.
• Document all activities as required.
• Conduct assessments using CANS or other tools.
• Work with members to establish goals and measure progress.
• Use knowledge of SUD services to inform the recovery support offered by Dreamer's program.
• Provide training to support staff.
• Complete all tasks required by VPH and Dreamers Clubhouse.
• Work with referral sources and families as needed to provide service to members.
• Transport members using 12 passenger van and minivan.
• Conduct activities onsite and at offsite outings.
• Enter Data into Clubhouse portal for all contact with members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

•      Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR Certification in Addiction Counseling in State of Georgia (CADC or CAC) through GACA or ADACBGA or Professional Licensure in Counseling or Social Work plus education, experience, and supervision in SUD treatment.

Note: Candidates may be considered if currently working towards certification on a case-by-case basis.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Certification as an addiction counselor (CAC I/II, CADC I/II, MAC, CAADC, etc.)
• At least one year of experience working with teens.
• Experience providing case management services
• Experience with Excel and/or spreadsheets
• Experience providing group
• Experience working with clients involved in the criminal justice system.    

Requirements/Competencies:

•  Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
• Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
• Other duties as assigned

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.