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Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Ritter Center
San Rafael, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Title: Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Classification: Full Time

Reports to: Clinical Director

Supervises: None

Date of JD Creation or Revision: 8/2/23

Hourly Compensation: $30.50

  • All positions require Background and LiveScan fingerprinting
  • This position is eligible for a 6% differential for bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) pending passing of a test before employment.
  • Position qualifies for $5,000 paid for by Employer for courses towards certification

Position Description:

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) is an integral aspect of the Safety Net program and larger Behavioral Health Department. This person works with clients to develop and implement appropriate treatment plans. The SUDC provides critical alcohol and other drug assessment and referral services to clients referred to the Safety Net Program in a manner that reflects Ritter Center’s mission and values. Through individual and group counseling, the SUDC assists clients in mobilizing their resources so they can participate in the exploration of a problem and its ramifications. This individual will consider clients’ attitudes and feelings and develop solutions to support informed decision-making. This individual must possess strong interpersonal communication and engagement skills, administrative capacities, as well as a thorough understanding of alcohol and drug treatment options.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop problem lists, progress notes, group notes, ASAM assessments, and discharge plans for all clients.
  • Facilitates 2-3 groups (1-2 evenings required) per week, including process groups, didactic groups, and specialty focus groups.
  • Have a basic understanding and utilization of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention Therapy, or other evidence-based practices for substance use disorders.
  • Have a basic understanding and willingness to work in a trauma-informed manner of care.
  • Carry a caseload of 20-25 clients in Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, and Recovery Services levels of care.
  • Works with referral sources to communicate client progress.
  • Must be able to prepare and present alcohol and drug awareness psychoeducation lectures.
  • Conducts client intake assessments and Comprehensive Substance Abuse Evaluations.
  • Observe and monitor client’s behavior and intervene based on schedule, individual client’s treatment plan, and program needs.
  • Facilitates assigned groups/meetings/activities on time as per program schedule.
  • Maintain client records, including daily documentation of all client appointments in the client clinical chart to meet CalAIM documentation standards.
  • Orientation of new clients to the program.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all client identifying information.
  • Attend program staff meetings according to schedule and present cases to treatment team for feedback on best practice interventions.
  • Be prepared to provide services on schedule and in accordance with therapeutic expectations in accordance with industry standards.
  • Maintain appropriate boundaries with residents and refrain from unnecessary self-disclosure.

Qualifications:

  • Per OSHA requirements employment at Ritter Center requires compliance with being able to produce a negative TB test prior to the start of employment, as well as being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless applying for an exemption) per the August 5th 2021, State Public Order for Healthcare Facilities, providers and employees.
  • Per the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services, Ritter Center requires all employees to receive the Influenza vaccine (unless applying for a qualified medical or religious exemption)
  • A degree in Psychology or a related field is preferred but not required
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in drug and alcohol counseling (1 year of experience required for Master’s level clinicians)
  • Must be registered or certified by the California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE), California Association of Drinking Driver Treatment Programs (CADTP), or California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
  • Must have strong group, individual, documentation, and administrative skills

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