Substance Abuse Counselor - Floater (Certified)

Summary:

This position covers any services for individuals with substance abuse issues and related problems. This position fills in at the various services location of the organization. Reports to Operations Coordinator.

Qualifications:

Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor with two years of experience in a treatment setting. Computer literate. Must have a valid Class B Driver’s License, proof of Automobile Insurance and maintain current CPR and First Aid Certificates. Must pass background check.

Duties:

• Assist each program when staff call in sick or take vacation time
• Assist in program planning and referral.
• Facilitate educational groups and individual sessions.
• Facilitate therapy groups.
• Provide client supervision at all times.
• Make medications available if needed. To clients and maintain medication logs and records.
• Conduct assessments and make referrals.
• Participate in case conferencing.
• Maintain all charting and other records as required by IVRS, County, State and all other pertinent local agencies
• Conduct urinalysis testing when necessary.
• Maintain a positive and supportive attitude.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• All other duties deemed necessary and appropriate by management.

· Maintain compassion, empathy, and professionalism toward clients; their family members and/or significant others at all times.

· Attend all required agency staff and training meetings.

· Adhere to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.

· Ensure the highest level of service is provided to the people we serve.

· Maintain client confidentiality in compliance with federal guidelines, including HIPAA regulations.

· Adhere to staff Codes of Ethics and Conduct.

· Adhere to policies and procedures set forth for agency.

· Adhere to all safety and housekeeping standards established by IVRS.

· Must have knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and standards governing all services provided by IVRS.

Essential Job Functions:

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, calculators and fax machines.
• Must be able to prepare correspondence.
• Must be able to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be able to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Upland, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26