Certified Addictions Counselor

Join Pathways To Housing Dc Dsc as a Certified Addictions Counselor in Washington, District of Columbia. Pathways to Housing DC is an innovative agency based in the heart of Washington, D. C.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client in the formulation of an Individual Recovery Plan (IRP) that is reviewed and modified with client on a regular basis;.

• Provide outreach, case management, counseling, advocacy, and other needed services to clients in any environment including: the streets, shelters, jails, hospitals, apartments, office, etc., 80% of contact with clients is conducted in the field;.

• Maintain written and computerized records compile reports and complete other program documentation (e. g., progress notes, incident reports, on-call logs, letters, and psychosocial assessments);.

• Coordinate and monitor referrals to community services and advocate client participation;.

Requirements

• DC Licensure as a Certified Addiction Specialist.

• Minimum of one year experience in social services, supported housing, or with persons with disabilities;.

• Patience, creativity, flexibility, compassion, and sensitivity to persons with disabilities and other minority populations;.

• Demonstrated knowledge of harm reduction theory/applications;.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: $65K - $70K

• 15 days PTO.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

• Call responsibilities required.

Work with Pathways To Housing Dc Dsc in Washington, District of Columbia.