Now Hiring: Chemical Dependency Caseworker

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Now Hiring: Chemical Dependency Caseworker

Position Title: Chemical Dependency Caseworker

 

Location:

  • George T. Pfleger Center, 11027 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601

 

Description of Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Complete a bio-psycho-social assessment for each client; develop a treatment plan which includes goals and objectives, and document progress or lack of progress the client is making toward achievement of those goals.
  • Act as a liaison between clients and other service agencies involved in clients’ treatment.
  • Facilitate groups and educational classes.
  • Attend weekly meetings with treatment team.
  • Provide family support and education through conjoint sessions as well as family groups.
  • Complete all necessary documentation in a timely manner, this will include P.O. reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, aftercare plans

 

Minimum Requirements

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 30 college level units in Chemical Dependency Studies

Experience:

  • Must have at least 3 years work experience in a comparable setting.

 

License and Certification Requirements:

  • Certified Alcoholism Counselor (CAC); Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC); Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC); Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor (CATC)

 

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Oral communication skills
  • Written Communication skills
  • Client relations
  • Time management
  • Must be knowledgeable in identifying patterns common to this population
  • Thorough comprehension of Twelve Step Facilitation Therapy
  • Ability to coordinate a continuum of treatment and/or services for clients
  • Knowledge and ability to use counseling techniques to educate, elicit feelings, facilitate self-understanding, and motivate the client.

 

Send your resume to judds@cri-help.org or contact (818) 985-8323 for information on how to apply.