Substance Abuse Facilitator

Why this role matters

• Help people move from early recovery to sustained change through structured group and individual counseling.
• Turn treatment plans into action with evidence-based interventions, clear goals, and consistent follow-through.
• Build a treatment culture where participants feel safe, respected, and motivated to practice new skills.

• Counseling & groups
  • Conduct individual and group counseling aligned to treatment plan goals (open-cycle groups welcome new members frequently).
  • Facilitate CBT-based, MI-informed, pro-social groups; maintain a positive, safe space for discussion.
  • Deliver pre-employment & recovery workshops and life-skills training.
  • Motivate participants for change; perform crisis interventions as needed.
• Assessment, planning, & coordination
  • Complete screening, intake, orientation, assessment, and treatment planning; update PCPs and transition/discharge plans.
  • Recommend referrals and coordinate with community resources; follow up after discharge as appropriate.
  • Communicate efficiently with clients, internal teams, and referral sources.
• Documentation & compliance
  • Produce clear, concise documentation: weekly clinical reviews, staffing notes, progress notes, transition/discharge summaries.
  • Submit timely, accurate records per agency standards, definitions, protocols, and policies.
  • Provide participants information on supplemental services and community referrals beyond program scope.
• Program culture & quality
  • Implement evidence-based practices with fidelity; use data-driven strategies for ongoing practice improvement.
  • Evaluate individual/family systems and functioning in work, family, and daily routines; identify supports and treatment needs.
  • Communicate client/group/agency issues to the Program Director promptly.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with other community providers.
  • Other duties as needed.

• Create a structured, respectful group environment and can manage group dynamics smoothly.
• Balance empathy with clear boundaries, accountability, and solid clinical judgment.
• Are organized, documentation-strong, and comfortable collaborating across a multi-disciplinary team.
• Believe in evidence-based, recovery-oriented approaches and continuous improvement.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED required
  • (Candidates without a diploma must have been employed in the MH/DD/SA field before Nov 1, 2001.)
• Certification: CADC or CADC-R — must be registered with the NCSAPPB.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 2 years direct service in the substance abuse field, including group treatment experience.
• Knowledge/skills:
  Familiarity with EBPs (e.g., CBT, MI), relapse prevention, and coordinated care with community partners.

• Schedule follows
  program and group calendars; adjustments may occur based on participant and program needs.
• Local travel may be required for coordination with partners or referrals, as assigned.

• Adhere to agency policies; HIPAA/OSHA; federal, state, and local regulations; and the Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Model professionalism (honesty, respect, courtesy) and communicate the agency mission appropriately in the community.

• Recovery-focused mission with dignity, respect, and practical outcomes at the center.
• Supportive team culture and collaborative treatment approach.
• Commitment to EBP fidelity and data-informed practice improvement.