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CERTIFIED ADDICTION COUNSELOR II CAC-II / CADC-II
PREMIER COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES LLC
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Full-time
3 hours ago
Bachelor's
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
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.