Supervisory Responsibilities
Licensure, Education, & Experience
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ASAM aligned substance programs must meet one of the below requirements:
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Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling with a Master’s level licensure: Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling ), or certification by a state wide certification board (CAADC).
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Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling and are working towards a Master’s level licensure (Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling), or certification by a state wide certification board (CAADC)
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Bachelors level with a CADC or are working towards a CADC with a minimum of one year of qualifying clinical experience.
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Associates level with a CAAC or working towards a CAAC with a minimum of two years of qualifying clinical experience.
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High School Diploma or equivalent with a CAAC.
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Current licensure in this Commonwealth as a registered nurse and a degree from an accredited school of nursing and one year of qualifying clinical experience.
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ASAM aligned Co-Occurring enhanced programs must meet one of the below requirements:
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Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling with a Master’s level licensure: Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling
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Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling and are working towards a Master’s level licensure (Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling), or certification by a state wide certification board (CAADC)
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment, mental health treatment, and recovery-oriented Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
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Ability to gather, organize, and communicate assessment-related information accurately.
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Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, referral sources, and community partners.
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Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information.
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Ability to recognize crisis situations and communicate concerns appropriately.
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Working knowledge of behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and recovery-oriented care.
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Working knowledge of federal, state, accreditation, and compliance standards.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, drive, use hands to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and seldom lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
This position operates primarily in mobile and community-based environments and requires frequent travel throughout assigned service areas. Assessments and admissions activities may occur in hospitals, emergency departments, residential facilities, outpatient programs, correctional facilities, schools, community agencies, client residences, and other referral locations. Employees may interact with individuals experiencing psychiatric, behavioral health, substance use, withdrawal, or crisis-related situations and may encounter exposure to viruses, diseases, infections, and emotionally sensitive or traumatic situations.