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Employment

Thank you for your interest in our organization! Please complete an application online if you are interested in any of the job opportunities listed below. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we ask that you do not call regarding the status of your application. If your application is selected for the interview phase, you will be contacted.


After the interview phase, applicants will be required to pass a drug screen and background check.  Following this, applicants will participate in a staff orientation and undergo TB skin testing.


The benefit package for full-time employees includes: Major Medical-BCBS (CADA pays approximately 60% of the premium), 10 vacation days per year, paid holidays, 12 sick days per year, and $10,000 life insurance. Voluntary products include supplemental policies with Colonial Life/Ameritas (dental, disability, cancer, accident, etc.) and Legal Shield pre-paid legal service. Our organization participates in E-Verify.

SEE THE AVAILABLE POSITIONS BELOW. FILL OUT THE APPLICATION FORM TO APPLY.

NURSE


Summary of Position Responsibilities:  The purpose of the Nurse position is to provide medical screening, assessment, education, care, and treatment to clients and applicable training to staff.  The Nurse shall also screen potential clients and conduct intake, admission, and orientation of clients as needed.


Qualifications:

  • Nursing degree and currently licensed in the state of Louisiana (LPN or RN)
  • Experience in substance abuse treatment preferred
  • Excellent communication and computer skills


Essential Duties:

  • Perform medical assessment and obtain personal medical and psychiatric histories of clients on admission
  • Assist physician in medical examinations and ensures that physician orders are transcribed and addressed in an accurate and timely manner
  • Perform admission and random urine drug testing on every client
  • Assemble and organize client records on admission and ensure that all necessary documents are completed
  • Provide and document ongoing medical assessments, personal care, and treatment to clients
  • Administer medications and other medical treatments prescribed by Medical Director or consulted physicians
  • Observe and document clients’ response to medications and to any medical treatment
  • Document and report nursing interventions, treatment rendered, problems identified, and progress of clients
  • Perform TB testing on all clients and provide voluntary HIV, STD, and pregnancy testing
  • Provide pre-test and post-test counseling to clients who are tested for TB, HIV, STD, and pregnancy
  • Administer a nicotine screening survey to each client and provide nicotine patches or referral to the Tobacco Quit Line with appropriate documentation if the client chooses to participate in a tobacco cessation program
  • Identify  any special dietary needs of clients and coordinate delivery of those needs with the cook
  • Plan, schedule, implement, and document off-site treatments and referrals and performs appropriate
  • follow-ups
  • Conduct screening, intake, admission and orientation of clients seven (7) days a week as needed


COOK


Summary of Position Responsibilities: The purpose of the Cook position is to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for clients within CADA residential facilities.


Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or its equivalent is preferred
  • Experience in food service is preferred
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds


Essential Duties:

  • Prepare nutritious meals/snacks in a manner that is compliant with health and fire regulations
  • Serve meals in a timely and respectful manner to all clients
  • Perform inspections of all kitchen equipment and report any defects to supervisor
  • Take and record temperatures of food storage areas such as refrigerators/freezers
  • Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties in the kitchen, dining room, and applicable storage areas
  • Organize and stock necessary inventory for efficient operation of the kitchen
  • Assist supervisor with menu planning, shopping, safety inspections and inventory checks
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and participate in audits by the health department
  • Investigate client complaints related to menu items or service and report to supervisor
  • Communicate and coordinate with the Program Director as needed to ensure quality food service
  • Assist with organizing donated items and diluting/preparing chemicals for facility use as needed


COUNSELOR


Summary of Position Responsibilities: The purpose of the Counselor position is to provide substance abuse counseling and education to CADA clients and complete all required training and certifications..


Qualifications:

  • Must be a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed or Certified Addiction Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or registered intern with current and valid credentials from the appropriate licensing or regulatory board/agency to practice in the field of behavioral health
  • Previous experience in the treatment of substance abuse preferred


Essential Duties:

  • Exhibit a working knowledge of the disease of chemical dependency and its treatment
  • Interview clients, review client records, and confer with other professionals to assess client’s biopsychosocial factors
  • Screen clients for eligibility and appropriate level of care
  • Adhere to any applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies governing substance abuse treatment
  • Complete required documentation for admission to CADA programs
  • Coordinate the orientation of clients
  • Formulate treatment plan(s) with the client
  • Utilize appropriate counseling methods and techniques to assist the client, group and/or family in exploring problems and the consequence of said problem
  • Conduct client and family counseling and education in group and individual settings
  • Participate in staff meetings and case conferences
  • Recognize and address clients in crisis to include utilizing crisis prevention techniques
  • Refer clients and/or families to the appropriate community resources
  • Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress in comparison to a formulated treatment plan
  • Complete accurate records and reports regarding the clients’ histories, progress and services provided
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other clinicians to coordinate and plan treatment


PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST


Summary of Position Responsibilities: Provide peer support and implement activities related to peer support and outreach. Assist and assess individuals in crisis as part of the Mobile Response Team


Qualifications:

  • Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) credential or in the process of becoming a PRSS
  • At least 12 months of continuous recovery from substance abuse and/or mental health disorder
  • High school diploma/GED or jurisdictionally certified high school equivalency.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Exhibits competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills
  • Ability to work night shift preferred!


Essential Duties:

  • Answer crisis calls and provide support until the immediate crisis is over
  • Assist and assess individuals in crisis in the community as part of a Mobile Response Team
  • Initiate the screening process for specific types of treatment that best suits the individual’s needs
  • Stay in contact with crisis callers daily until they enter formal treatment
  • Meet with clients inside or outside of a formal treatment setting at least once weekly to review relapse prevention, review goals and adjust steps to meet their goals
  • Assist clients with integration into the recovery community, by connecting them with other resources and introducing them to various support groups and support group members.
  • Meet with clients at outside agencies (addiction treatment centers, hospitals, recovery homes, social service agencies) to define and clarify services provided by the Peer Recovery Support Specialist
  • Schedule and facilitate support groups
  • Implement a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) with each client
  • Advocate for clients with courts, Probation & Parole, DCFS and other agencies as needed
  • Provide accurate documentation of communication and transportation
  • Assist with distributing CADA brochures, educational materials, and promotional items at outreach events


DIRECT CARE TECHNICIAN


Summary of Position Responsibilities: The purpose of the Direct Care Technician (DCT) position is to monitor and assist clients enrolled in residential programs with daily living activities. A DCT works closely with the clinical team to provide care and guidance to the client including, but not limited to, safety, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.

 

Qualifications:

  • Experience in providing personal care, assistance, and emotional support to others
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred

 

Essential Duties:

  • Enforce client rules in a positive and professional manner
  • Complete assigned cleaning duties during the work shift
  • Complete shift reports, client observation records and Duties Check-off List
  • Immediately report changes in a client’s condition or mental state to the nursing staff and counseling staff
  • Document positive and negative behavior of clients in DCT notes and/or Communication Log
  • Assist with intakes, transfers and discharges
  • Search client’s personal belongings for unauthorized items upon admission and as necessary
  • Monitor client’s completion of daily chores and perform daily room checks
  • Perform healthcare-related tasks including, but not limited to, monitoring vital signs and medications under the direction of medical staff
  • Conduct client drug screening
  • Serve meals/snacks, prepare light meals and issue necessary supplies to clients
  • Ensure the physical safety of clients by implementing and ensuring safety policies and procedures, coordinating safety drills, and providing assistance during emergency situations
  • Interact with clients, families and co-workers in a prompt and courteous manner
  • Answer phones and complete limited administrative tasks
  • Provide transportation for clients (only in CADA vehicles) and maintain a valid driver’s license if an authorized driver


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Agreement - I CERTIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS IN THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE, COMPLETE, AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, AND UNDERSTAND THAT MISREPRESENTATION OR DELIBERATE OMISSION OF FACT MAY SUBJECT ME TO DISQUALIFICATION OR DISMISSAL. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF EMPLOYED, THAT MY EMPLOYMENT IS “AT WILL”. THEREFORE, EITHER THE EMPLOYEE OR THE COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE OF NWLA MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT WILL FOR ANY OR NO REASON AT ANY TIME


Internships

The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of Northwest Louisiana (CADA) supports individuals who are in training to become healthcare professionals. To that end, CADA accepts and trains interns in behavioral health and substance abuse treatment. These interns are referred from licensed educational institutions in the community. CADA offers internship positions in residential and outpatient programs. CADA’s goal is to contribute to the quality of healthcare in the community by offering a rewarding and educational experience to future healthcare providers.

Internship Application

I agree with the following terms and conditions:


AS A CONDITION OF INTERNING, I grant CADA permission to conduct legal background check(s) on me now and as long as I continue to intern for CADA, which will include, but not be limited to, criminal history records and sexoffender registries. I affirm that the information provided on this form is true, correct, and complete. I understand that if Iam accepted as an intern, any false statements or omissions made by me on this application may result in my immediate termination.


I agree to keep confidential any and all matters related to CADA clients. I understand that the disclosure of the identity or information about clients to anyone except CADA personnel is a violation of federal confidentiality law (42 U.S.C. sec.290dd-2) and regulations (42 C.F.R. Part 2). I shall not release information to my primary instructor without prior written authorization from the client or parent/guardian.


I also release CADA and all parties involved from any and all liability due to loss, damage, and/or injury while interning for CADA. I also understand that the information that I submitted on this application will remain private and confidential.

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