Certified Addiction Counselor I (CAC I)

Certified Addiction Counselor I (CAC I)

V-Tech Solutions Inc. is seeking a Certified Addiction Counselor I who provides entry-level clinical services to individuals with substance use disorders under regular clinical supervision. The CAC I will conduct screenings assistwith assessmentsparticipatein treatment planning andfacilitateindividual and group counseling interventions. This role focuses on foundational clinical work developing competence withGAINassessment documentation standards and crisis response procedures.

Advanced Assessment & Screening

• Lead client screenings todetermineappropriateness for program admission.

• Independently complete intake administrative requirements and initial assessments.

• Conduct and interpret theGAIN assessmentwithout supervision.

• Evaluate client risks needs and barriers using advanced clinical judgment.

Treatment Planning & Clinical Leadership

• Develop update and refine treatment plans based on clinical progress and client needs.

• Guide clients in setting measurable goals and selectingappropriate therapeuticinterventions.

Counseling & Advanced Therapeutic Interventions

• Provideindividual and group counselingusing specialized therapeutic techniques.

• Deliver advanced psychoeducational modules andrecovery-focusedinterventions.

• Independently manage crises and implement crisis intervention strategies.

Referral Services & Care Navigation

• Coordinate referrals to internal and external service providers.

• Assistclients in navigating complex systems such as housing medical services and mental health resources.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure all clinical documentation isaccurate complete and entered in theEHR on the day of service including all assessments plans and progress notes.

• Support quality improvement and compliance initiatives.

Team Collaboration & Professional Practice

• Participate as a clinical leader in multidisciplinary meetings.

• Serve as a resource toCACstaff and may guide less experienced counselors.

• Engage in continuing education to support advanced clinical practice.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required

• Bachelors Degree Preferred

Credentials & Experience

• Current and valid CAC I license issued by D.C Health

• National addiction counseling certification from NAADAC or an approved equivalent

• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of all required background checks

• Ability to work with high-risk and vulnerable populations

Level Specific Expectations

• Works underclosesupervision.

• Carries astandard orlower acuitycaseload.

• May cofacilitate groups withhigher-levelclinicians.

• Expected to be in a developmental phase of clinical skill building.

Certified Addiction Counselor II

V-Tech Solutions Inc. is seeking a Certified Addiction CounselorIIprovides entry-level clinical services to individuals with substance use disorders under regular clinical supervision. The CACII will conduct screeningsassistwith assessmentsparticipatein treatment planning andfacilitateindividual and group counseling interventions. This role focuses on foundational clinical work developing competence withGAINassessment documentation standards and crisis response procedures.

Role Responsibilities

Advanced Assessment & Screening

• Lead client screenings todetermineappropriateness for program admission.

• Independently complete intake administrative requirements and initial assessments.

• Conduct and interpret theGAIN assessmentwithout supervision.

• Evaluate client risks needs and barriers using advanced clinical judgment.

Treatment Planning & Clinical Leadership

• Develop update and refine treatment plans based on clinical progress and client needs.

• Guide clients in setting measurable goals and selectingappropriate therapeuticinterventions.

Counseling & Advanced Therapeutic Interventions

• Provideindividual and group counselingusing specialized therapeutic techniques.

• Deliver advanced psychoeducational modules andrecovery focusedinterventions.

• Independently manage crisis situations and implement crisis intervention strategies.

Referral Services & Care Navigation

• Coordinate referrals to internal and external service providers.

• Assistclients in navigating complex systems such as housing medical services and mental health resources.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure all clinical documentation isaccurate complete and entered in theEHR on the day of service including all assessments plans and progress notes.

• Support quality improvement and compliance initiatives.

Team Collaboration & Professional Practice

• Participate as a clinical leader in multidisciplinary meetings.

• Serve as a resource toCACstaff and may guide less experienced counselors.

• Engage in continuing education to support advanced clinical practice.

Required Qualifications

Credentials & Experience

• Current and validCAC II licenseissued by D.C. Health.

• National addiction counseling certification from NAADAC or an approved equivalent.

• Minimum2 years of relevant professional experience typically withdemonstratedprogression in clinical responsibility.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiencywith the GAIN assessment and complex case formulation.

• Strong ability to managehigh acuitycases and crisis situations.

• Advanced understanding of substanceusesdisordersevidence-basedinterventions andtrauma-in-formedcare.

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of all required background checks.

• Ability to work independently within a secure or residential treatment environment.

Level SpecificExpectations: CAC II

• Works underminimal supervisionand exercises significant independent clinical judgment.

• Carries withahigher acuityor complex caseload.

• May mentorCACstaff orassistwith training.

• Frequentlyleads totherapeutic groups and specialized interventions.