What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Substance Abuse Counselor position at Virginia Family Services?
VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICES IS SEEKING A CSAC - GROUP FACILITATOR!!
Virginia Family Services (VFS) is a behavioral health company that compassionately believes in, person-centered approaches, promoting healthy outcomes, and in-depth training, and development. As well as providing highly effective, research-based treatment for a wide range of addictions and mental health disorders.
- If you are seeking growth opportunities.
- Have a desire for helping those seeking recovery treatment.
- And find fulfillment by helping adolescents and adults in need of support.
Then Virginia Family Services is looking for you!
VFS is currently seeking a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor - Group Facilitator
The Substance Abuse Counselor/Group Facilitator provides individual and group psychotherapy services and clinical interventions that are sensitive to the individualized needs of the consumer, consumer groups, and families.
Education and experience requirements:
- Requires State of Virginia certification as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Services, Psychology, counseling, or other related degrees as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
- Have effective knowledge of the American Society of Addictions Medicine (ASAM) criteria.
- Effective knowledge of trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Excellent service documentation, organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
- Implement Substance Use Case Management Services: assist the consumers and their family members in accessing needed medical, psychiatric, psychological, social, educational, vocational, recovery, and other supports essential to meeting the consumer's basic needs.
- Direct experience providing S.A. Group Sessions, and counseling services to individuals with a substance use disorder.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Effective communication skills
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Must be a Certified SubstanceAbuse Counselor (CSAC), not CSAC-A at this time.
VFS is an equal opportunity employer. We offer health, vision, dental insurance, and more! Apply today to learn more. Turn your passion into your career today!
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