What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEALTH EDUCATOR: ADVANCED LEVEL SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT COUNSELOR position at County of El Dorado?
Health Educator : Advanced Level Substance Use Treatment Counselor
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Health Educator : Advanced Level Substance Use Treatment Counselor
Salary
64,604.80 - $78,520.00 Annually
Location
Placerville & South Lake Tahoe, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2409-8501
Department
Health and Human Services Agency
Opening Date
09 / 12 / 2024
Closing Date
Continuous
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Description
THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
The County of El Dorado Health and Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Our programs and services include Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community, and Social Services. We have over 600 employees dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of their fellow community members.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES
The Substance Use Disorder Services (SUDS) Program leads efforts in our community to prevent and reduce the impact of substance use disorders by developing, administering, and implementing evidence based approaches to youth prevention, treatment, and recovery programs in El Dorado County.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to :
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Health Educator, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
El Dorado County is seeking two Advanced Level Substance Use Treatment Counselors to join our team in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe. The ideal candidate will have experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder clients and those that support co-occurring clients such as mental health clinicians, primary care providers, managed care systems and other health workers in a counseling center, wellness center, community setting or criminal justice setting. Experience with serving both adults and youth / adolescents is desirable.
Our ideal candidate is an energetic and compassionate counselor and care coordinator, is comfortable with advocating for the best care for clients and has excellent written / verbal communication skills. This person will possess collaboration skills and be able to participate with multi-disciplinary teams to help clients reach their treatment goals. This person should possess high organization / administrative skills with great time management. This individual is highly relational and flexible, able to handle confidential information while being organized and able to meet documentation deadlines.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following qualifications :
Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorder Program
Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in addiction studies / disorders / counseling, psychology, or closely related field;
Two (2) years of experience providing professional support or counseling services in a substance use disorder treatment program.
Additional Requirements :
Per California Code, Health and Safety Code, Section 11833(b)(1) : Positions assigned to the Substance Use Disorder Services program may require proof of certification as a substance use disorder counselor by, or registration with, one of the California Department of Health Care Services approved certifying organizations, which are : California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators, California Association of DUI Treatment Programs, or California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals.
Click here (https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / edcgov / classspecs / 853849?keywords=health educator&pagetype=classSpecifications) to view the minimum qualifications for Health Educator as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at rachel.wallick@edcgov.us.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and / or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
For more information on the recruitment process click here (https : / / www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov / County-Government / Human-Resources / Recruitment / Merit-Principles-Recruitment-Examinations) .
Based on the hiring department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Health Educator. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
Click here (https : / / www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov / County-Government / Human-Resources / FAQs) for Frequently Asked Questions.
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing. A positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.
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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!
For your Health and Well-Being :
For your Financial Future :
For your Work / Life Balance :
To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here (https : / / www.edcgov.us / Government / Risk / Documents / 2023 / PL Benefit Summary 12-7-2022.pdf) .
Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the Work Experience section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
Of the following certifying organizations approved by the California Department of Health Care Services, select the one(s) with which you are actively certified as a substance abuse disorder counselor. Proof of certification must be attached to your application in order to be considered.
Describe your experience utilizing American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria in a substance use disorder treatment program. Provide the name(s) of the employer(s) where this experience was gained, and the dates of employment.
Describe your experience providing substance use disorder treatment and care coordination to people with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Provide the name(s) the employer(s) where this experience was gained, and the dates of employment.
Describe your experience providing care coordination services in a substance use disorder treatment program that included patient advocacy, linkages to physical and mental health care and transitioning clients to a higher or lower level of substance use disorder care. Provide the name(s) the employer(s) where this experience was gained, and the dates of employment.
Describe your experience providing substance use disorder treatment and care coordination through telehealth and telephone modalities. Provide the name(s) the employer(s) where this experience was gained, and the dates of employment.
Are you willing to accept work in South Lake Tahoe?
Required Question
Salary : $64,605 - $78,520
