What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drug and Alcohol Counselor position at Stars Behavioral Health Group?
Job Summary:The Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Counselor provides drug and alcohol education to program participants including their parents and family via psycho-educational groups aimed at prevention and supporting wellness and recovery. The groups and parent education groups are provided in the office or at community venues. Services are provided through the use of approved evidence based practices.Job Duties:Provides drug and alcohol prevention and early intervention psycho-educationalgroups to program participants and their families, based on approved orcounty required curriculum or evidence based practiceProvides drug and alcohol prevention and early intervention psycho-educationalworkshops to the parents and families of program participants utilizingapproved or county required curriculum or evidence based practice.Implements harm reduction techniques using models such as Motivational Interviewingand Seven Challenges.Provides case management services to clients and their families.Complies with all required deadlines and program requirements.Ensures appropriate documentation of services using California Outcome Measurement Services(CalOMS).Completes drug assessments and client care planning as assigned.Up to 60% TravelMinimum Qualifications:EducationHigh School Diploma required, Associate of Arts degree in childcounseling, development or psychology, social services or substance abusecounseling or Bachelor's degree in child counseling, development or psychology,social services or substance abuse counseling preferred; PLUS one(1) year of experience working in the social service or alcohol and drugcounseling field. Also, must be a certified drug counselor with an accreditedorganization (preferred) or be enrolled in substance use certification programand registered with accreditation organization. Those enrolled areexpected to complete the certification as assigned within the certificationprogramExperienceAt least 1 year of experience facilitating substanceabuse related groups.License or CertificationCertified Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Valid California Driver's License.
