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Job postings on the GACA website are done as a free service to our members. Only job announcements from GACA Members are posted. For information on becoming a member of GACA please click here Membership. Job listings are posted for 3 months from the time listing is submitted and are updated on Thursdays. If you are a member of GACA and would like to post a job position relevant to the field of addiction counseling please send in a brief paragraph: job title, duties, qualifications, contact info, city position is located in to marlo@gaca.org. Do not send full page Human Resource postings. For questions concerning any position listed on this page, please refer to the contact information provided in the listing. Appropriate web links, phone, fax or mailing addresses are provided with each posting.

Licensed or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor

Are you a Licensed or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor looking to make a fantastic career move?

We have openings in: Alto, Bainbridge, Garden City, Wrightsville, Hawkinsville, Valdosta, and Rock Spring

Sign on Bonus!  Competitive Salary and Benefits!

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc recognizes the values of a passionately committed, energized and diverse workforce. We are continually looking for highly qualified professionals to provide treatment services to incarcerated populations within the Georgia Department of Corrections. Spectrum has the resources, training, rewards and advancement opportunities to match your professional commitment. A recognized Georgia addictions license from GACA, NAADAC or ICRC required.  Additional professional licensure accepted: LPC, LMFT, and LCSW Substance abuse treatment experience required. Spectrum is dedicated to our staff and promotes development by: a substantial educational assistance program, ongoing in-house CEU trainings at no cost to you, and leadership development trainings.  Spectrum offers excellent benefits including Health and Dental Insurance, 401(k), multiple voluntary benefit options, a safe work environment, an extensive Paid Time Off Program, and most of our locations offer a 4 day work week!   AA/EOE

E-Mail:  resumes@spectrumhealthsystems.org

Fax: (866) 598-6603

Spectrum Health Systems � Building Better Lives, One Step at a Time.

(posted 9/2/10)

CETPA's Clubhouse Case Manager (TWO POSITIONS)

Education:
- A Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) or eligible.
- Childcare experience preferred; adolescent-friendly attitude; able to set firm, consistent limits.
- Staff will need to participate in any necessary training is needed to provide the necessary services and
supervision to Clubhouse Youth.    

Specific Duties:
- Provides as a single point of contact for clients in order to provide and ensure access to tangible client
needs such as: food, shelter, clothing, transportation, education etc.
- Provides follow-up and on-going services to clients.
- Provides supervision for all Clubhouse youth; setting appropriate limits.
- Reinforces the Clubhouse rules with all youth.
- Keeps daily notes of activities the youth participate in.
- When necessary contacts family members and supports the Clubhouse Program Director in arranging daily
participation of members in Clubhouse.
- Maintains a positive attitude toward all Clubhouse members and their families.
- Conducts informal groups to youth in the Clubhouse; topics to be arranged  

Other:
- Bilingual preferred due to our clients (English and Spanish).
- Full-time position.
- Hours: 1:00pm – 9:00pm, M – F, Saturdays (2 times a month if needed.)
- If claims to be recovering from chemical dependency, must have at least three years of sobriety/clean time.
- Must understand and be willing to adhere to all policies regarding Clubhouse members’ rights, and member
confidentiality.
 

E-mail your resume and your cover letter to: paolo@cetpa.org

(posted 7/8/10)

CETPA’s Prevention Team - Support Staff
 

Education:- Minimum of an Associate or Bachelors degree in a business field or equivalent job experience.
- Bilingual preferred due to our clients (English and Spanish).
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Specific Duties:
- Assist with the analysis of data, monitoring and evaluation.
- Responsible for the English/Spanish/English translation of all applicable documents for the project.
- Attend all training required by the state office and its contractors.
- Reads and routes incoming mail. Locates and attaches appropriate file to correspondence to be answered
by employer.
- Organizes and maintains file system, and files correspondence and other records.
- Answers and screens manager's telephone calls, and arranges conference calls.
- Coordinates manager's schedule, and makes appointments.
- Greets scheduled visitors and conducts to appropriate area or person.
- Arranges and coordinates travel schedules and reservations, including expense reports record keeping.
- Conducts research, and compiles and types statistical reports.
- Coordinates and arranges meetings, prepares agendas, reserves and prepares facilities, and records and
transcribes minutes of meetings.
-  Makes copies of correspondence or other printed materials.
-  Prepares outgoing mail and correspondence, including e-mail and faxes.
-  Orders and maintains supplies, and arranges for equipment maintenance.
-  If claims to be recovering from chemical dependency – must have at least three years of sobriety/clean
time.
-  Must understand and be willing to adhere to all team member policies, procedures, and processes
included in the Team Handbook and the Patient’s Right Handbook.   
 

E-mail your resume and your cover letter to: paolo@cetpa.org

(posted 7/8/10)

CETPA’s Treatment Team - Community Support Individual (Outreach Program)
 

Education –
- Bachelor’s degree in counseling or related field; and/or in social services experience; Medicaid billing and
service delivery preferred.
- You must be able to write, read, and speak English and Spanish.
- If claims to be recovering from chemical dependency – must have at least three years of sobriety/clean
time.
- Must understand and be willing to adhere to all team member policies, procedures, and processes included
in the Team Handbook and the Patient’s Right Handbook.

Specific Duties –
-  Consists of rehabilitative, and community support and resources coordination considered essential to
assist the child and family in gaining access to necessary services and in creating environments that provide
recovery  and support the emotional and functional growth and development of the child.
- Following and assisting clients with the implementation of targeted interventions that promote recovery.
- Service and resource coordination to assist the consumer and family in gaining access to necessary
rehabilitative, medical, social, and other services and supports.
- Assistance with developing skills for youth to self recognize emotional triggers and self-manage behavior
related to the child’s emotional disturbance
- Safe transportation of clients will be indicated when transportation protocol is followed.
- Documentation must be completed in a timely manner, and in compliance with DHR guidelines by using the
G (Goal), I (Intervention), R (Response), and P (Plan). Notes will be reviewed consistently by the Treatment
Coordinator.
- Strength Based interventions should be thoughtful, creative and directly  related to the  consumer’s
individual target behavior and related back to their treatment plan.
- Family members are actively contacted and encouraged to provide input into the rewards and /or
consequences provided to their youths.
- Provide scheduled face to face with client at least once a month in the community.
- Maintain a positive attitude toward all clients and their families.
- Facilitate two (2) skills training groups a week; Parent group and Seven Challenges; meet minimum
standards of productivity as established by the Executive Director and Treatment Coordinator.
 

E-mail your resume and your cover letter to: paolo@cetpa.org

(posted 7/8/10)

Part-time Certified Addiction Counselor Position

Part-time Certified Addiction Counselor needed. This is a contractor position that requires a drug screen and background check prior to employment. Salary range is $20-$30 per hour, per Face-to-Face visit. You are also required to attend weekly Staffings on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. As a certified addiction counselor, it will be your duty to assist people to handle all types of different compelling behaviors, from drugs to shopping.
 
Qualifications
 
Education, Experience, and Knowledge Required
A bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science is required and work experience with adults severe and persistent mental illness or with individuals with similar human-services needs. Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access t helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services. Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe ad persistent illnesses and respect for clients rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential. Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Send resume and cover letter to:
Email: twilliams@uhbs.net
Fax: 1.866.830.3721
 

Certified Addiction Counselor Position

Duties: Performs psychosocial assessments, treatments planning/monitoring and discharge planning. Provides counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention. Performs commitment determinations and/or execute orders of involuntary commitments. 

Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited program, Addiction Certified Counselor required to supervise addictive disease program. Counselor will provide group, family, and individual counseling to clients at least three evenings per week. EOE. Drug screens and background check required prior to employment. Written and oral communication competence. 

Contact: Linda Harris at 770-478-2280 ext.142 for an application and further information.

(posted 6/29/10)

FULL TIME POSITION

Outpatient substance abuse clinic in Carrollton, GA seeking qualified candidates for Substance Abuse Counselors.  Bachelor’s Degree and 1-2 years experience in substance abuse preferred. Fax resume to 770-214-9803 or email at methadone@bellsouth.net.

(posted 6/17/10)

Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor  (CACII)

Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor  (CACII) needed in Rockdale and Newton County. Non-profit Medicaid CORE Provider in Hiram has an immediate need for a counselor to facilitate groups and therapy in the Rockdale and Newton County Areas. This is a contractor position and pay is negotiable. EOE. Drug screens and background check required prior to employment.  Fax resumes to:  HR 678-288-8199.

CAC Intern Positions

Immediate internship openings at inpatient residential recovery program; duties will incorporate the core functions required by GACA; option to live among residents; full and part-time positions available. Fax inquires and resumes to 770-967-9640 or email team@livingrecovery.org.

Gainesville, GA (Men)

Flowery Branch, GA (Women)

DATE: April 20, 2010

JOB TITLE:  CAC-in-Training

HOURS: TBD

SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

Living Recovery, Inc.

P. O. Box 1149

Flowery Branch, GA 30542

team@livingrecovery.org

FAX: 770-976-9640

RESPONSIBILITIES

Observe and assist executive, clinical, and administrative staff in a variety of tasks central to client case management, counseling, education, judicial processes, etc. in a 24X7 residential recovery setting.

ACCOUNTABLE TO

Designated Staff Member

Qualifications

Required

CAC applicant or student desiring experience in the chemical addiction field

Basic knowledge of substance abuse recovery

CCS supervision responsibility of applicant

Valid driver’s license, insurance and personal vehicle

Ability to work independently

CAC fundamental course work completed (or equivalent education classes)

Ethics course completion a must

Written and oral communications competence

Experienced with Internet and Microsoft Office Word

Preferred

Greater part of CAC course work completed

Proficient written and oral communications skills

Proficient with Internet and Microsoft Office

Strong Interpersonal Skills

(posted 5/10/10)

Counselor

Counselor for Substance Abuse Program in Atlanta, p/t. contract. Georgia professional license or certification required, one year substance abuse counselor experience. Send resumes to  rrblcsw@msn.com

(posted 5/10/10)

Counselor

Counselor for Substance Abuse Program in Macon , p/t. contract. Georgia professional license or certification required, one year substance abuse counselor experience. Send resumes to  rrblcsw@msn.com

(posted 4/26/10)

Certified Addiction Counselors

Certified Addiction Counselors needed. Earn up to $40k per year. FT & PT positions available in Gwinnett, Rockdale, and Dekalb Counties. Fax resume to 678-344-7839 or email to advancecon6@aol.com.

DATE:                        February 23, 2010  CLOSING DATE:     March 10, 2010

JOB TITLE:               Program Coordinator    HOURS: Full-Time Exempt (some evening and weekend may be necessary)

SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

                                    STAND, Inc.

                                    Attn:  Yulonda Richie

                                    Office Manager

                                    4319 Covington Highway, Suite 117-A

                                    Decatur, Georgia 30035

                                    yrichie@standinc.com

FAX:                            (404) 289-0375

                                    NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY: The Program Coordinator will perform a wide range of programmatic and administrative activities focused on successful outcomes for our substance abuse treatment program; coordinates and directs operations and program personnel to ensure efficient operation of the Project Self Empowerment Program (PSE).  This individual will also use independent judgment within the framework of established Stand, Inc. policies and procedures. This position reports directly to the Deputy Director.

POSITION SUMMARY:

 The Program Coordinator will provide the following services:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

o       Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field

Preferred: