What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addiction Prevention Counselor II position at Pacific Clinics?
Who We Are
Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults.
Who We Serve
Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties.
Compensation We Offer
- The initial compensation for this position ranges from $21.86 to $26.89 per hour.
- Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations.
- The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted.
- 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications.*
- 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions*
- must meet company policy eligibility requirements.
Benefits We Offer
- Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!
- We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!
- Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
- 401K Employer Match up to 4%
- Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)
- Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.
JOB SUMMARY
Works within the vision, mission and philosophy of the agency. Under general supervision, implements the Addiction Prevention Services (APS) Program at designated schools and in family settings. Fulfills a role in the collaboration and communication between the Agency and the assigned school and Supervisor. The APS II has the ability to provide Level I & II prevention activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Serves as an active participant in providing EMQFF APS services with the school’s core team (or equivalent) for students referred to APS.
- Works in collaboration with the school staff to identify and provide relevant presentation to school groups (e.g., students, parents, teachers, support staff) as appropriate.
- Co-leads APS groups following the curriculum.
- Receives, reviews, and processes referrals of students as necessary. Screens each student referred for APS services with the support of the Supervisor/Manager.
- Provides referral sources for students and families for services within the school district as well as the community.
- Initiates and receives written parental consent for each student candidate.
- Completes outcome measures and student evaluation of program. Collects all required documentation, such as progress notes, activity notes, evaluations, outcome measures, closing referrals and recommendations, weekly performance reports, and notes on drop in visits.
- Provides initial evaluations, recommendations, and follow up (including recourses) at the completion of each group.
- Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
- Documents Clearly and Accurately
- Presentation Skills
- Action Oriented and Empowered
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaborates With Other Team Members
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S..) in Mental Health.
- Two (2 years) of experience in a related field.
- Drug and Alcohol training and experience required or CAADAC ( California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors) certification.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.
Salary : $22 - $27
