Department: Behavioral Health Services
Reports To: Clinical Director / Qualified Clinical Supervisor
Service Area: Fulton/Dekalb Counties
POSITION SUMMARY
Premier Comprehensive Services, LLC (PCS) is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and motivated Certified Addiction Counselor I to provide substance-use counseling and recovery support to individuals receiving services through the agency.
The CAC-I will maintain an assigned caseload of individuals with substance-use disorders and provide counseling and recovery-oriented interventions within the counselor's authorized scope of practice and required clinical supervision.
In addition to counseling responsibilities, this position will assist with the day-to-day coordination and oversight of a designated recovery residence serving individuals with substance-use challenges. The counselor will promote accountability, structure, recovery-focused living, and adherence to established house expectations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Substance-Use Counseling & Caseload Management
- Maintain an assigned caseload of individuals receiving substance-use services.
- Provide individual and group addiction counseling within the counselor's authorized scope and supervision requirements.
- Assist with screening, intake, assessment, treatment planning, and referral activities as permitted by credential and supervision.
- Support individuals in identifying recovery goals and developing relapse-prevention strategies.
- Provide education regarding substance-use disorders, recovery, coping skills, and healthy decision-making.
- Monitor individual participation, engagement, and progress toward established treatment goals.
- Recognize changes in an individual's presentation and communicate concerns to the Clinical Director or supervisor.
- Maintain consistent contact and follow-up with assigned individuals.
2. Recovery Home Coordination & Oversight
- Assist with the daily operations and coordination of the designated recovery residence.
- Promote a structured, safe, respectful, and recovery-focused living environment.
- Monitor resident compliance with established house rules, schedules, and expectations.
- Conduct or coordinate resident check-ins and house meetings.
- Encourage accountability, personal responsibility, and participation in recovery activities.
- Address routine resident concerns and communicate significant behavioral or safety issues to the appropriate supervisor.
- Coordinate referrals and connections to community recovery resources.
- Maintain appropriate communication with authorized family members, providers, and community partners.
- Report incidents, rule violations, suspected substance use, and other concerns according to PCS procedures.
3. Documentation & Compliance
- Complete accurate and timely progress notes, service documentation, and required treatment records in Notenetic.
- Document counseling interventions, individual participation, progress, and response to services.
- Maintain accurate caseload and resident-related records.
- Follow PCS documentation requirements and applicable DBHDD, Medicaid, and payer guidelines.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
- Participate in required supervision, team meetings, training, and quality improvement activities.
4. Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Director and multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Follow individualized treatment plans and supervisory direction.
- Maintain required credentials, certifications, and continuing education.
- Respond appropriately to crisis and safety concerns within training and authorized responsibilities.
- Promote a recovery-oriented, person-centered, and supportive environment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current CAC-I or CADC-I credential issued by the applicable recognized Georgia credentialing organization.
- High school diploma or equivalent, subject to the applicable credentialing requirements.
- Experience working with individuals with substance-use disorders preferred.
- Knowledge of addiction recovery principles, relapse prevention, and recovery support.
- Ability to maintain an assigned caseload and complete required documentation.
- Ability to work independently within the authorized scope and required supervision.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage routine residential coordination responsibilities.
- Successful completion of applicable background screening and PCS credentialing requirements.
SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS
The CAC-I must practice within the limitations of the credential and remain under the required clinical supervision of an appropriately qualified supervisor. The CAC-I may not independently perform addiction counseling services beyond the authorized scope or assume independent clinical responsibilities.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Performance will be evaluated based on:
- Caseload management and individual engagement.
- Quality and timeliness of documentation.
- Compliance with supervision requirements.
- Quality of counseling and recovery support.
- Resident accountability and recovery-home coordination.
- Compliance with PCS policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Professionalism, dependability, and communication.
POSITION EXPECTATION
This position requires the ability to balance direct substance-use counseling responsibilities with day-to-day recovery residence coordination. The counselor must demonstrate accountability, sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to supporting individuals in their recovery journey.