Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS)

Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) 

Job Summary 

LCAS will coordinate and monitor the array of services and supports identified in each service user’s person-centered plan. These interventions are strength-based and focus on the promotion of recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.

Reports To: Clinical Director

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

· Provides service to SACOT and SAIOP Persons Served 

· Conduct clinical assessments 

· Conduct individual, family and group outpatient therapy sessions 

· Provides group leadership to include education and skills-related groups 

· Orient new Persons Served to Southeastern Healthcare of NC, Inc., CRI 

· Manages and monitors case load of active treatment Persons Served 

· Monitors Persons Served progress, safety and medications 

· Coordinates/conducts drug screens and Breathalyzer tests 

· Develops person-centered plans for Persons Served

Oversee the discharge planning process: 

· Facilitating relationships between Southeastern Healthcare of NC, Inc., CRI, service user families/legal guardians and various social services and community resources, such as food stamps and housing assistance, healthcare, job training and placement and substance abuse support groups 

· Provides group leadership to include education and skills-related groups

· Participates in clinical supervision 

· Participates on mini/mega teams for case consultation 

· Conducts weekly aftercare groups 

· Conducts weekly family groups 

· Documents all services provided on progress notes 

· Completes and submits monthly reports 

· Performs other clinical duties as needed in the program

 Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Ability to support the mission, vision, and values the company and abide by applicable standards of conduct, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to problem-solve issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook specifically), and database uses.
• Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines.
• Must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated, ability to manage time and tasks independently.
• General working knowledge of the human services delivery system in North Carolina
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
• Employee supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred

Education and Formal Training: 

· Graduate degree in Social Work or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred 

· Valid licensure to provide mental/behavioral healthcare in the state of North Carolina

· Minimum 2 years-experience working with individuals with mental and/or substance abuse and/or behavioral health issues that includes writing person-centered plans, conducting effective group therapy and providing mental health/substance abuse diagnoses