CERTIFIED ADDICTION COUNSELOR II CAC-II / CADC-II

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Certified Addiction Counselor II (CAC-II / CADC-II)

• Department: Behavioral Health Services
• Reports To: Clinical Director / Designated Administrator
• Service Area: Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett Counties and surrounding areas

Position Summary

Premier Comprehensive Services, LLC (PCS) is seeking an experienced and qualified Certified Addiction Counselor II to provide substance-use counseling, manage an assigned caseload, and assist with the coordination and oversight of a designated recovery residence.

The CAC-II will provide addiction counseling within the independent scope authorized by the applicable credential, manage individual recovery goals, monitor treatment progress, and coordinate recovery-focused services.

This position also carries responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a designated recovery residence, promoting structure, accountability, resident engagement, and adherence to established house expectations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment within the addiction-counseling scope, leadership, organization, and the ability to work collaboratively with PCS leadership and the behavioral health treatment team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Substance-Use Counseling & Caseload Management

Maintain and manage an assigned caseload of individuals receiving substance-use services.

Provide individual and group addiction counseling within the authorized credential and scope of practice.

Conduct applicable screening, intake, assessment, treatment planning, and counseling activities within credentialing limitations.

Develop and support individualized recovery goals and relapse-prevention strategies.

Monitor individual progress, engagement, and response to treatment interventions.

Identify barriers to recovery and coordinate appropriate referrals and resources.

Provide education regarding substance-use disorders, recovery, coping strategies, and healthy decision-making.

Maintain consistent follow-up and continuity of care.

Communicate significant clinical or safety concerns to PCS leadership and the appropriate treatment team.

2. Recovery Home Management & Oversight

Coordinate and oversee daily operations of the designated recovery residence.

Establish and maintain an organized, structured, and recovery-focused living environment.

Monitor resident compliance with house rules, schedules, and established expectations.

Coordinate resident meetings, check-ins, recovery activities, and accountability measures.

Address routine resident concerns and facilitate appropriate resolution.

Monitor the overall functioning of the residence and communicate operational needs to PCS leadership.

Promote personal responsibility, peer accountability, and continued recovery engagement.

Coordinate community recovery resources, referrals, and support services.

Maintain appropriate resident records, incident reports, and operational documentation.

Immediately escalate significant behavioral, medical, substance-use, or safety concerns.

3. Treatment Coordination & Collaboration

Collaborate with the Clinical Director, clinicians, nurses, assessors, and other authorized treatment team members.

Coordinate care and referrals to appropriate medical, behavioral health, and community resources.

Participate in case consultations and treatment team meetings.

Communicate relevant observations and progress regarding assigned individuals.

Support continuity of care and coordination between counseling services and recovery residence operations.

4. Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in Notenetic.

Complete progress notes, treatment records, assessments, and other required documentation within the authorized scope.

Document individual participation, interventions, treatment progress, and outcomes.

Maintain accurate caseload and recovery residence records.

Follow applicable PCS, DBHDD, Medicaid, payer, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.

Participate in quality assurance, compliance reviews, training, and organizational meetings.

5. Professional Responsibilities

Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and accountability.

Maintain appropriate ethical standards and professional boundaries.

Exercise independent judgment within the authorized addiction-counseling scope.

Follow PCS policies, procedures, and organizational directives.

Maintain required credentials and continuing education.

Promote a person-centered, recovery-oriented, and supportive environment.

Required Qualifications

Current CAC-II or CADC-II credential issued by the applicable recognized Georgia credentialing organization.

Bachelor's degree or other educational qualification required by the applicable credentialing organization.

Demonstrated experience providing substance-use counseling.

Knowledge of addiction treatment, recovery principles, relapse prevention, and evidence-based counseling approaches.

Ability to independently provide addiction counseling within the credential's authorized scope.

Experience managing an assigned caseload and completing clinical documentation.

Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Ability to coordinate day-to-day recovery residence operations.

Successful completion of applicable background screening and PCS credentialing requirements.

Supervision & Scope of Practice

A CADC-II credential issued by ADACBGA provides an independent scope specific to addiction counseling. This does not authorize general mental-health diagnosis or services outside the addiction-counseling scope.

The counselor remains accountable to PCS organizational policies, quality assurance requirements, and appropriate administrative oversight.

Performance Expectations

Performance Will Be Evaluated Based On

Effective caseload management.

Quality of addiction counseling and recovery interventions.

Timeliness and accuracy of documentation.

Individual engagement and progress toward recovery goals.

Effective coordination and oversight of the recovery residence.

Resident accountability and adherence to established house expectations.

Compliance with PCS policies and applicable regulations.

Professionalism, leadership, communication, and dependability.

Position Expectation

This position combines direct addiction counseling with recovery residence management. The CAC-II is expected to demonstrate the clinical competence, organizational ability, and leadership necessary to manage an assigned caseload while ensuring that the designated residence maintains a structured, safe, and recovery-focused environment.