Extra Help Employee- Substance Use Disorder Counselor I/II (20593284)

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor I/II position is located in the Behavioral Health division at the Health and Human Services Agency. This position performs a variety of para-professional and responsible eligibility determination and case management duties for alcohol and drug programs, including crisis services to individuals; and performs related duties as assigned. This position is at-will, temporary, part-time and scheduled for up to twenty-five (25) hours per week.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develops and utilizes curriculum and facilitates educational sessions for groups and the community relating to substance use and early intervention including schools and other agencies.
• Conducts outreach and engagement in the community to pre-consumers, community members, or other identified stakeholders to assist with individuals accessing substance use disorder services.
• Keeps current on prevention literature, statistical information, legislative activities and community resources and activities relevant to substance use disorder services and clients.
• Adheres to the standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, {U.S.C. § 552A} as amended; the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 (Public Law 104-191); 42 CFR Part 2 Confidentiality and Privacy for Substance Use Disorder Treatment; maintains and enforces all aspects of confidentiality of client information.

The ideal candidate will have strong perceptiveness, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be compassionate towards clients and their families regardless of the circumstances

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
I - Experience in social or behavioral services or related field desired. Education in behavioral science with counseling or addiction focus is desirable; and some experience providing substance abuse counseling.

II: Experience or education in behavioral science, social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field; and One (1) years of substance abuse counseling or related experience at a level equivalent to the County’s Substance Use Disorder Counselor I.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Must possess a valid US driver’s license upon date of application. Must obtain California driver’s license following hire date per California DMV regulations.

Possess and maintain registration or certification equivalent to Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor certification from a California Department of Health Care Services approved certification program.

SICK LEAVE:

Up to 24 hours per year of paid sick leave. Up to 48 hours of paid sick leave maximum accrual.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY:

The County coordinates with State Disability Insurance for regular employees.

RETIREMENT:

The County is in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) which is coordinated with Social Security. Unused accrued sick leave can be converted to service credit at retirement. This applies only to PSE’s who work more than 1,000 hours in a fiscal year.

A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications are available online at www.calopps.org/county-of-glenn or in person at the Glenn County Personnel Office at 525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988. You may contact the Personnel Department at (530) 934-6451 and request an application. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Application packets must include the following
• Résumé • A Glenn County Employment Application
• Cover Letter • Substance Use Disorder Counselor Certification/Registration

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

Candidates must submit a completed job application packet. Application packets will be screened and candidates considered best qualified will move forward to a competitive examination process, which will include a written practical skills exam, an oral interview, fingerprinting/background check or medical examination process if applicable. Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Extra Help Employee (EXE) temporary (limited benefits) and may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.

The County of Glenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the Personnel Department.
The above information is general in nature and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The County of Glenn has the right to rescind this recruitment at any time.