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1108
Westbriar Drive, Suite D, Richmond, Virginia 23238
Phone
(804)
741-2319
Fax (804)
741-2773
Hours
of Operation: Mon, Wed, 8 am - 4 pm and Friday,
8 am
- 12 noon
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SACAVA
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The
purpose of this organization is to protect and safeguard
the general public and the consumers of substance abuse
services through the certification of individuals as
Addictions Counselors, Criminal Justice (Addictions)
Professionals, Clinical Supervisors and Prevention
Specialists at an internationally recognized level of
competency. Additionally, this Organization shall
support the initiatives and legislation that would require
substance abuse services providers to have
competency-based credentials which meet or exceed the
standards of the international Certification and
reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and other Drug Abuse, Inc.
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Latest
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EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY |
Position Title: Substance Abuse Case Manager
Position Number: 6313-10-421
Job Description: The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a full-time, energetic and highly motivated substance abuse services professional with a good working knowledge of the disease of addiction and current AOD evidence based treatment practices. Training and experience in the treatment and case management of adults with substance abuse disorders is required. CSAC and/or CAC certification preferred, and/or advanced education in addictions counseling or a related field. This position requires a Bachelors degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling or related field, as well as a valid Virginia driver’s license.
Closing Date: until filled
Starting Salary Range: $36,549.76 - $49,343.84
Interested candidates should visit www.rbha.org for further information. To apply download the employment application, once completed fax it to (804) 819-8720. Please call RBHA recruiter for more info 819- 4099 |
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New On-Line Training Available
We are pleased to announce that www.AddictionCounselorCE.com, a SACAVA approved CE provider, has recently added numerous courses for SACAVA professionals, bringing their total to over 450 courses.Take advantage of Affordable Package Pricing, for as low as $3 PER CREDIT, or purchase on a per-course basis.
Some of their newly developed titles include:
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The Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records Regulation and the HIPAA Privacy Rule (Course 101260)
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Needs of Women in Mental Illness/Substance Abuse Jail Diversion Programs (Course 101303)
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Addressing Histories of Trauma and Victimization Through Treatment (Course 101289)
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Intervention Strategies for Offenders with Co-Occurring Disorders (Course 101268)
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What Can Affective Neuroscience Tell Us About Gambling? (Course 101340)
Visit
www.AddictionCounselorCE.com
for courses and information
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Sacava
seeking nominations for the Lfetime Achievement Award
for a SACAVA certified
professional who has contributed to their field. The
award will be presented at he VISAS conference.
Please send your nomination to SACAVA by May 1s, 2008.
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SACAVA Is Hosting Local Training Opportunities & Seeking Trainers Across the State
- The following passed their written examination and are now certified:
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Barry Zabielinski
passed the exam for the CCJP (Certified Criminal
Justic "Addictions" Professional
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Harley
D. Sigmon passed the exam for the CCS (Certified
Clinical Supervisor)
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Charles
S. Halloran passed the exam for the CAC(Certified
Addictions Counselor
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We are pleased to announce that AddictionCounselorCE.com, a SACAVA approved CE provider, has recently added numerous courses for SACAVA professionals, bringing their total to over 400 courses.
Take advantage of Affordable Package Pricing, for as low as $3 PER CREDIT, or purchase on a per-course basis.
Some of their newly developed titles include:
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Enhancing Motivation for Substance Abuse Treatment: Motivation and Intervention
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The Clinically Meaningful Link between Alcohol Use and ADHD\
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Best Possible Odds: Contemporary Treatment Strategies for Gambling Disorders
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Enhancing Motivation for Substance Abuse Treatment: Increasing Commitment
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Cognitive Therapy of Substance Abuse
Visit www.AddictionCounselorCE.com
for courses and information.
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All written certification examinations and case presentations
(CPM’S for the CAC certification) will only be given twice a year starting in 2007. Applicants must notify SACAVA two months prior to testing · 2007 Examination Dates for All Certifications: March.10th and September 8th, 2007.
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SACAVA is looking for
professionals and organizations to become SACAVA
providers. In
order to increase the opportunities for professionals to
achieve and maintain certifications, SACAVA is always
looking for professionals to become training providers.
Please click
here to find out how you can become a provider.
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Study
Guides For Sale |
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Study guides are now available through SACAVA for the CAC, CCS and CPP certifications. Please contact Rosanne at the SACAVA office to order at
(804) 741-2319.
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CAC
Certification Changes |
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Effective
September 2006, all CAC certification will be required to
submit a written case study and submit five copies. |
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SACAVA
Seeking New Board Members |
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SACAVA is seeking new board members to be on the Board of Directors. If you have recommendations for new Board members, please submit them to the nomination committee, or have them submit
[e-mail
sacava_dsl@verizon.net
or fax (804)-741-2773] their names, qualifications and resumes to the SACAVA office as soon as possible for review by the nomination committee. |
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Virginia
Summer Institute for Addiction Studies |
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Click
here
Cathy
Reiner, Registrar
P. O. Box 1818
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 254-0110 Voice Mail
info@vsias.org
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
LISTING |
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As a courtesy of SACAVA, if you are a provider we will be glad to list your job
vacancies online. Contact SACAVA's
contractor/administrator
with your information.
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here for more details. |
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Written
Exam Notice |
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If
you are planning on in taking the CCJP, CCS, CAC, CPP (ATOD
or Generalist) written exam, contact the SACAVA Office two
months prior to taking the written examination. SACAVA
will need to have time to order the test materials. A test
material fee is already included in the application packet
you submitted toward your certification. A letter will
be sent to you with the test location, directions and time.
Good Luck
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