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POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Substance Use Disorder Clinician (SUD Clinician), he/she will ensure effective day-to-day Case Management Services of the Substance Use Disorder Programs. Assist with Residential and/or Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Programs.
Primary responsibility is providing case management services & ensuring quality of care for patients with HIV/AIDS, co-occurring disorders and other related psychosocial issues and concerns. Provide crisis intervention services, as well as group and individual counseling, on an as needed basis.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must be able to Pre-register, conduct assessments, and verify eligibility.
- Supervise and/or complete the intake of clients in the programs.
- Conduct intakes on an as needed basis, to include intake follow-ups.
- Assign, register and process clients through all phases with DPSS and other agencies.
- Assist clients with forms, applications, and other paperwork required by agencies and service organizations.
- Assist and prepare reports for various regulatory agencies and/or internal departments.
- Collaboration and coordination with Case Management services; to include developing housing, employment training resources and developing discharge plans.
- Provide leadership and assist in coordinating staff schedules.
- Processing vacation schedules and leave requests.
- Attend and participate with meetings as requested and/or required (internal and external), with County funding sources.
- Partner and other community stakeholders.
- Supervise the maintenance of records on clients enrolled in Outpatient and Inpatient programs.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in social services preferred.
- Certified or Registered Substance Abuse Counselor (with DHCS approved certifying organization).
- Three years minimum experience as an AOD Counselor or equivalent position in a Substance Abuse recovery program.
- Familiar with state and local alcohol/drug mental health issues and regulations.
Location(s): HOU SEIU 721 Position (Union)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $23.00 - $24.84 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All patients are subjected to COVID screening and are required to wear a mask when not receiving treatment. All staff members must be fully vaccinated.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90003: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- AOD Counselor in a Substance Abuse recovery program.: 3 years (Required)
- Case management: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (with DHCS approved) (Required)
- Registered Substance Abuse Counselor (with DHCS approved) (Required)
Work Location: In person
