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Licensed Certified Addiction Counselor (LCAC)

Portsmouth, VA 23707

Posted: 11/25/2024 Industry: Behavioral Health Technician Job Number: 23330

Job Description

BOS Medical Staffing is looking for a Licensed Certified Addiction Counselor to work in a behavioral health facility. Shifts are available immediately.

 

SCHEDULE: 8hr days, weekends if needed; holidays as assigned

EDUCATION: Certified CAC, licensed in VA

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participates in client treatment planning and continuum of care
  • Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required
  • Co-facilitates assigned group or family sessions and assists with modifying problem behaviors.
  • Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for clients.
  • Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned client.
  • Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
  • Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
  • Provides crisis intervention to clients, as needed.
  • Plan for aftercare for assigned clients.
  • Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
  • Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
  • Evaluates the need of the client and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
  • Provides client and family education relative to substance use disorder/psychiatric problems.
  • Conducts educational workshops both within the Facility and in the community as required.
  • Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
  • Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Facility treatment programs.
  • Assists in the training of new clinical staff and interns, providing direction and clinical guidance.
  • Coordinates the activities of other clinical and direct client care staff, providing direction and clinical guidance.
  • Acts as LEAD for the program/unit.

 

Benefits of BOS:

  • Flexible Schedules
  • Weekly and Next Business Day Pay Options
  • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
  • Vacation, Referral, and Quarterly Incentive Programs
  • Working Advantage Discount Program

 

Meet Your Recruiter

Chanease Nichols, CHP®
Sr. Staffing Specialist/Team Lead

Chanease holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Georgia. She began her journey with the BOS family in September 2019 as a Front Office Coordinator with BOS Staffing. Later that year, she transitioned to BOS Medical as a Recruiting Specialist. Currently, Chanease holds the position of Senior Staffing Specialist, where she takes charge of leading and organizing our staffing team. Her primary responsibilities involve managing schedules for clients and medical professionals across Georgia, particularly in behavioral health and corrections facilities. Additionally, Chanease leads a team of staffing specialists.

Chanease has completed the Certified Health Care Staffing Professional program, which provides comprehensive training on federal employment and labor laws specific to health care staffing and recruiting professionals. This credential is essential for demonstrating her expertise in working with both employees and clients within the boundaries of federal regulations and laws.

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