Bhc Counselor I/Ii (Substance Use Disorders)

Salary : $52,998.40 - $70,824.00 Annually
Location : 10877 Conductor Blvd Sutter Creek, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 23-00061
Department: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 12/20/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Definition and Distinguishing Characteristics
***This position is a Substance Use Disorder Counselor I/II in the Behavioral Health Department***
DEFINITION
Under supervision performs a variety of behavioral health casework activities such as assessment, referral, intervention, and treatment; coordinates programs with schools, community organizations, and local activities; conducts individual and group counseling and formulates treatment/recovery plans; and does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry and first working level in the Behavioral Health Counselor series. Positions in this class differ from those in the Behavioral Health Counselor II in that positions in the latter class receive the more difficult assignments requiring greater skill and depth of job knowledge in assessing problem situations and formulating plans for service. Incumbents in this class work under closer supervision until job knowledge and experience is gained.
REPORTS TO
Behavioral Health Director and Behavioral Health Care Manager: Substance Abuse.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
None
Examples of Duties
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• Performs case assessments, referral, intervention and treatment of clients.
• Participates in the development of countywide behavioral health programs.
• Tasks, observes, and listens to clients in individual and group counseling to obtain information for assessing clients' needs.
• Helps formulate treatment/recovery plans and evaluate client progress.
• Prepares and maintains case records.
• Refers clients to other resources.
• Provides liaison with physicians, schools, correctional/probation agencies and others.
• Prepares written progress reports.
• May perform specialized tasks including crisis assessment and intervention during normal business hours or after hours.
• May prepare and deliver presentations to schools, community groups and agencies concerning alcohol and drug problems.
• May assist with the development and implementation of media campaigns.
• May work with a variety of adult and youth volunteers. and performs other duties as required.

Essential Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Alcohol and drug treatment and prevention methods and issues.
• Principles, procedures, techniques and trends in behavioral health counseling.
• Community organizations and resources.
• Interviewing, counseling, and evaluation techniques.
• Principles of individual and group behavior.
• Crisis intervention counseling.

Ability to:

• Interpret, apply, and explain Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations governing behavioral health programs and services.
• Make public speaking presentation before groups and organizations.
• Analyze situations and behavior patterns, adopting appropriate courses of action.
• Effectively counsel clients, groups and families.
• Communicate effectively in writing.
• Maintain the confidentiality of case information.
• Maintain composure in emergency and stressful situations.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other County staff.
• Effectively represent County Behavioral Health Program and Services with the public, and community organizations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Perform alcohol and drug testing procedures.

Training and Experience
Program staff who provide counseling services shall be certified, or registered to obtain certification appropriate to the position held, within six (6) months of date of hire.
A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education and Experience
Counselor I:
1 - Certification: Required, or BHD waiver with the certification being obtained within five (5) years of employment.
2 - Work Experience: None
3 - Education & Training: Completion of the certification program.
Counselor II:
1 - Certification: Required.
2 - Work Experience: 1 (one) year of experience in a substance abuse treatment program equivalent to the duties and responsibilities of an Amador County BHC Counselor I.
3 - Education: A.A. degree or above preferred.
Note: Loss CAADAC or State equivalent registration shall result in termination or reassignment, if such a vacancy exists and the incumbent meets the minimum requirements for the vacant position.
Completion of major course work in psychology, social work, counseling or closely related field may substitute for one year of required experience.
It is the employee's responsibility to maintain their certification for the continuing education units (CEU's), including renewal of the certification.
Special Requirements:
The State Public Health Officer of California has issued an order on August 5, 2021 requiring all workers who provide services or work in Health Care facilities, which would be the Behavioral Health Department, to be vaccinated. Employees in this department must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination or provide a qualified Medical Reasons Exemption or Religious Exemption. Additionally, the Public Health Order of February22, 2022 requires employees in this department to have a booster dose, if eligible.
To apply,please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/amadorgov
**Applications will only be accepted through the above website**
Amador County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.
Amador County provides a comprehensive benefits program to support our employees.
Benefits include:

• Medical -Blue Shield PPO
  
• Dental- Delta Dental Basic with option to upgrade
  
• Vision- VSP Basic with option to upgrade
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance- County provided $12,000 policy

• CalPERS Retirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Paid Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals

To learn more about the benefits offered, please visit our website located here