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Job Overview – Substance Use Counselor (CAC): Compensation: $25/hour
Location: Norristown, PA
Schedule: Monday, Thursday, and Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Part-Time)
Join our behavioral health client in Norristown, PA as a Substance Use Counselor (CAC). In this part-time role, you’ll provide substance use counseling, education, and care coordination for individuals in the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. You’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized recovery plans, lead evidence-based therapy sessions, and help clients navigate their treatment and long-term recovery goals.
Responsibilities as the Substance Use Counselor (CAC):
Client Assessment & Recovery Planning: Complete intakes, conduct ongoing assessments, and develop outcome-based recovery plans for individuals with MAT/SUD needs.
Therapy & Education: Deliver individual and group counseling using evidence-based practices such as trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction.
Care Coordination & Referrals: Collaborate with primary care and behavioral health teams, manage transitions to higher levels of care, and support taper plans.
Life Functioning Support: Assist clients in improving daily living skills related to housing, employment, legal issues, and education.
Administrative & On-Call Duties: Maintain accurate documentation, attend interdisciplinary meetings, support prior authorizations, and participate in after-hours phone rotation.
Qualifications for the Substance Use Counselor (CAC):
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Certification: CAC certification (PA), CPR, First Aid, and Buprenorphine training required or to be completed post-hire.
Experience: 2+ years of experience as a Certified Addictions Counselor, with a preference for outpatient and drug and alcohol program settings.
Skills & Attributes: Strong interpersonal and crisis management skills with the ability to support clients through recovery and care transitions.
Industry Knowledge: Understanding of MAT protocols, addiction recovery strategies, and coordination of community-based services.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in electronic medical records, documentation workflows, and general computer systems, with a willingness to learn new technologies and platforms.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.
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