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SUD Substance Abuse Counselor

CARE Hawaii, Inc
Honolulu, HI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/22/2025

Position Summary:

**HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA ACCEPTABLE BUT MUST BE CSAC CERTIFIED OR IN THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING A CSAC**

Care Hawaii Inc. is a behavioral health care organization seeking a compassionate and

dependable SUD Cares MA CSAC Counselor to support the statewide SUD CARES call center.

CARE Hawaii Inc. contracts with the Adult Drug and Alcohol Division to provide SUD Cares Call

Center services. Employment is dependent upon program and operational needs, satisfactory

work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with all Federal and State laws. CARE

Hawaii is looking for individuals who are responsible for organizing, coordinating, and

monitoring all non-clinical operations of the program under the direction of the Substance

Abuse Clinical Supervisor. This may include the coordination of the information system,

maintaining program files, call logs, and reporting of data. CARE Hawaii will be offering eight

(8) hours a day, seven days a week, support to access services for community members in

need of substance use disorder treatment referrals.

Position Qualifications:

  • Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Associates (AA), Bachelor’s (BA),

Master’s (MA) in Human Services or related field preferred but not mandatory.

  • Minimum Field Experience: At least one (1) year full-time experience as a CSAC working in

substance use or co-occurring disorder treatment program.

  • Required Certification/Registration:

o CSAC (Must be certified or in the process of receiving certification)

o TB

o Background Check

Job Competencies

  • Required Skills: Mature, reliable, and responsible. Must have clear, concise, and

empathetic communication skills. Must be culturally sensitive and aware. Must know the

basics of ethics, HIPPA standards, and problem solving. Must display sound judgment, a

good work ethic, and personal integrity.

  • Technical Skills: Basic use of a computer and/or tablet, Microsoft Word Suite, fax machine,

telephone, and text and chat features on the telephone or computer.

  • Working Environment: Able to work indoors in a well vented or air-conditioned area, Noise

level in the environment is usually moderate.

  • Special Demands: Ability to respond effectively to the varied needs and demands of

multidisciplinary team members. Have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and

continuous supports and services.

  • Consumers Served: CARE Hawaii SUD Cares call center will provide services to any adult or

adolescent individuals or families who meet the criteria.

  • Physical Demands:

1. Sit for long periods of time, use of proper ergonomics, the ability to focus on a computer

and/or tablet for long periods of time.

2. Ability to assist with the high volume of calls; ability to communicate effectively both

verbally and in writing is essential.

3. Ability to follow instructions and motivation to refer to various rehabilitative groups.

Frequent reading of printed materials is essential.

4. Listening skills necessary to effectively respond to consumers.

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CARE Hawaii, Inc.

SUD Cares MA CSAC Counselor

Job Description

5. Ability to identify and

support the daily interactions and to deal with each situation in a stress-free manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Connect with community members who are requesting substance use disorder services

via HAWAII Cares 988.

  • Work in a culturally sensitive manner with individuals, families, and groups to provide

outreach, emotional support, virtual individual and SUD counseling, public education,

and referrals when needed.

  • Receive all incoming calls, document information provided, complete intake and

screening forms, and provide referral services for all callers.

  • Possess knowledge of local and statewide resources and assistance available to

individuals and families

  • Establish trust with callers and identify resources that would benefit their situation.
  • Provide counseling to callers, promote resilience and successful coping techniques,

and explore the caller’s mental and emotional state-of-mind through active,

comforting, positive, and problem-solving language.

  • Represent the program in the community and network with other agencies and

partners to ensure needs of individuals are met.

  • Use the PROVIDER designated digital applications to provide SUD Cares services.
  • Use the ADAD designated digital applications to collect and enter SUD Cares service

data in an accurate and timely manner.

  • Direct callers to the appropriate supervisory support when faced with complex or

procedurally unusual situations.

  • Maintains real-time information and data regarding caller interactions, provider

availability, and referral resources.

Other Duties

  • Assist with Quality Improvement, development and monitoring
  • Participate in team meetings
  • Ensuring the office environment is suitable and clean for team members
  • Prepare written or electronic reports as requested
  • Willingly perform other duties/responsibilities as requested

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time

with or without notice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

  • Honolulu, HI 96814: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28

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