Remote Certified Associate Counselor - Alcohol and Drug

Summary

The job is for a remote Certified Associate Counselor – Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) who will provide counseling to members with substance use disorders. The role requires at least 2 years of clinical experience in CBT and/or behavioral support for individuals with substance use disorders, proficiency with evidence-based practices, strong communication skills, ability to adapt to fast-changing environments, and ability to prioritize competing work demands.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience delivering CBT and/or behavioral support for individuals with substance use disorders, including tobacco, alcohol, and/or opioid use disorders
• Either MS/MA and/or BS/BA in a related field
• Proficient with evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Medication Assisted Treatments, and Relapse Prevention
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals from different disciplines, including coaches, physicians and nurses
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to adapt to fast-changing environments
• Ability to prioritize competing work demands
• Technologically proficient and able to swiftly adapt to technological developments
• Hold an active state credential (license/certification) issued via a state credentialing board

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to members on a weekly basis through text-based chat, video calls, and phone calls, to monitor their progress on their recovery journey
• Onboard the users with an initial phone call and complete a multidimensional assessment to gather relevant behavioral health history and symptoms
• Monitor the progress of members and offer therapeutic strategies on how to deal with temptations and cravings
• Be supportive and encouraging to members to help them establish and sustain motivation to change their substance use
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a positive experience for all members and provide valuable feedback to the product development team
• Attend team meetings and/or case discussions as scheduled
• Maintain up-to-date availability; we’re looking for a commitment of 10 hours. per month to begin as a minimum

Preferred Qualifications

Bonus: Quantitative/qualitative research experience

Benefits

Help someone transform their life and the life of their family through their addiction recovery!