Position: Addictions Counselor
Location: Norristown, PA 19401
Duration: Contract
Summary
The Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) functions as a member of a progressive, interdisciplinary team. The Certified Addictions Counselor impacts the health of individuals, families and the community through health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease care including monitoring and evaluating health services and outcomes and documenting services. The Certified Addictions Counselor supports patients, families and the community to achieve their highest level of wellness, learn to live with or recover from illness or addiction, and to enhance their care capabilities and to support their right to make choices. A valued member of the primary care team, the Certified Addictions Counselor is strategically placed to optimize exercising his/her knowledge and expertise as a counselor and educator for patients and families.
The Certified Addictions Counselor will be primarily responsible for enrollment of patients into care/ new patient intake, coordination of Suboxone inductions, patient education, naloxone training, peer support groups, counseling, coordination of referrals, community outreach and administrative support duties.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Completion of 8hrs of Buprenorphrine training program (can be completed post-hire)
• At least 2 years' experience in drug and alcohol setting
• Experience in an outpatient practice and drug & alcohol programs setting, preferred
• Current CAC certification from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of primary health care and the social determinants of health
Knowledge of concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, behavior change counseling, program planning, individual and group counseling
Excellent organizational skills to manage numerous practice activities
Proficiency in computer skills, familiarity with Electronic Medical Records and willingness to learn all computer systems
Unconditional ability to maintain HIPAA regulations
Leadership skills that include the ability and desire to champion team building within the Primary Care Department
Demonstrates effective time management skills and follow through
Support the Center's commitment to the creation of a trauma-informed system of care that continually recognizes and responds to the impact of traumatic stress on all those who have contact with the organization, including children, adults, families, caregivers, and staff. Uphold the commitments that include: non-violence, emotional intelligence, social learning, open communication, social responsibility, democracy, and growth and change.
Demonstrate cultural competence/proficiency in interactions with others by treating co-workers, colleagues and those receiving service with respect and fairness at all times.
Awareness and sensitivity to the structural conditions and power dynamics involved in systems of oppression embedded in health care that impacts health
Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships based on respect, trust, and safety.
Ability to create a space for staff and those we serve to feel physically and emotionally safe.
Ability to support individuals on their paths to recovery and healing and resist re-traumatization of staff and patients.
Demonstrate exemplary problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Exemplary organizational skills and ability to prioritize
Location: Norristown, PA
Posted: Nov. 13, 2024, 11:46 p.m.
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