SUD Counselor

Position Summary

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor will provide both individual and group counseling services to clients. They will also provide case management and discharge planning services under the supervision of the Clinical Director and Program Director to ensure that the needs of clients are met.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities & Core Competencies

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide technical assistance, training and coaching in psychoeducational and community linkage areas as needed to appropriate staff.
• Experience working with the Native American community is preferred.
• Completes all assessments and documentation in regards to Case Management.
• Completes Treatment Plans.
• Developing the Aftercare/Discharge Plan and summary for all clients.
• Facilitates weekly groups and individualized sessions
• Develop training curriculum and facilitate training to team members and client population as necessary.
• Assists Clinical Director in the implementation of program changes, objectives, goals and standards.
• Consults regularly with the Clinical Director with regard to the performance of their area of responsibility.
• Supports and assists in the delivery of on-going assessment, crisis intervention, individual and family case management to transition and reintegrate clients into the community.
• Teach self-reliance, self-autonomy skills to clients to strengthen independent living.
• Flagging for signatures needed on client documentation (when needed)
• Work independently and be able to handle frequent interruptions.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Assists co-workers as assigned by the Clinical Director
• Attend daily staff meetings and communicate daily with facility staff and administration as assigned by the Clinical Director.
• Performs duties independently, taking a proactive approach to problem situations, and seeking supervision on an as needed basis.
• Demonstrates objectivity and maturity under stress and responds positively to changing situations in the workplace.
• Performs in a professional manner and role- models a positive image of mental health.
• Communicates effectively with staff, independent contractors and vendors.
• Understands and adheres to legal guidelines pertaining to client’s confidentiality and rights.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Knowledge of health information related to adult health, SUD, and dual-diagnosis.
• Good understanding of clinical evidenced-based modalities such as motivational interviewing.
• Cultural sensitivity and desire to work with an ethnically diverse adult population.
• Maintain networking relationships with community service providers.
• Desire and experience working within a drug and alcohol treatment program.
• General understanding of chemical dependency and self-help philosophy.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals in a positive, supportive, and cooperative manner.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret related professional periodicals, journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
• Communicate positively and effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals and constituencies.
• Ability to partner and collaborate with interdisciplinary staff or workers.
• Ability to demonstrate consistent professionalism in the execution of duties and responsibilities.
• Compliance with the company’s Participant Guidelines and Procedures.
• Able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Must be able to submit a Staff Health Questionnaire (DHCS 5105 - Outpatient Facilities) upon hire, or a Health Screening Report (DHCS 5077 - Residential Facilities)
• Must have a negative Tuberculosis test result
• Knowledge of basic principles, practices and techniques of mental health and drug and alcohol intervention.
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of current utilized technology and EMR software (i.e. Kipu) (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered or Certified through CCAPP, ACCBC/CAADE, CADTP and in good standing.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Preferred)
• CPR and First Aid Certified

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Walking, bending, and kneeling which will occur with moderate lifting of 30 or more pounds (suitcases, packages, supplies, etc.). This position must be able to support client weight in case of emergency situation or client disability requiring assistance in walking, etc. There is a risk of exposure to bodily fluids infections, contagious / blood borne diseases, and chemicals (cleaning agents); there is a risk of exposure to varying, unpredictable situations (i.e., client behavior).

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CCAPP, ACCBC/CAADE, CADTP (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pauma Valley, CA 92061: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30