Addiction Counselor-cadc/cac

State of Georgia

Login, Georgia, US
Salary based on edu & exp; bonus/equity: not speci...
On-site
Psychosocial support
Patient education and counseling
Client advocate
The State of Georgia is seeking an Addiction Counselor to provide psychosocial support to individuals and families coping with chronic illnesses and dependencies. This role involves patient education, counseling, and case management, with a focus on client advocacy

Job Summary

  • Provide persons, families or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses and physical or developmental disabilities.
  • Serves as team leader.
  • Refers client or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education

Matching Summary

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The State of Georgia is seeking an Addiction Counselor to provide psychosocial support to individuals and families coping with chronic illnesses and dependencies. This role involves patient education, counseling, and case management, with a focus on client advocacy.

Salary

Salary based on Edu & Exp; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • psychosocial support
  • patient education and counseling
  • client advocate
  • individual and group sessions
  • clinical assessments
  • case management services

Nice-to-have

  • team leader
  • behavior modification techniques
  • community resources referral

Key Requirements

  • CADC/CAC certification
  • Master's degree and eligibility to be licensed
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • two years of experience in social service delivery

Work Rights

Not specified

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