Substance Abuse Counselor

Description

Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.

At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments, and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination. 

We seek a full-time Substance Abuse Counselor to join our El Rio Team.  The Substance Abuse Counselor will engage with current or former criminally involved clients to fully participate in recovery. The recovery process will focus on improving health and wellness, family connectivity, and social, economic, and community engagement. The Substance Abuse Counselor will implement the recovery process using treatment planning, substance dependency counseling, education, and other services that nurture the rehabilitation process. The position will manage a caseload of 25-30 clients and conduct 5-8 weekly groups.  

Requirements

Essential Duties:

• Serve the participant by employing trauma-informed care in the development of treatment planning and partnering with the participant in developing participant-centered goals
• Employ evidence-based approaches to support the participant so that they may successfully navigate the recovery process
• Align participants to the program by describing program objectives and providing ongoing guidance using educational materials
• Knowledge and competence in providing Evidence-based Therapies (EBT), such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Provide telehealth and in-person individual and group sessions
• Actively support and encourage program participation by providing ongoing feedback and unconditional positive regard to support participants' self-awareness and self-esteem.
• Provide Person-Centered counseling to the participants through active crisis intervention utilizing individual sessions, group support, and case management 
• Share observations, progress notes, and assessments of participants with your supervisor during regularly scheduled supervision sessions
• Increase participants' adaptive coping and support developmental integrity by exploring alternative solutions to problems and increase decision-making capacities
• Assist participants in gaining insight into the disease of addiction by planning educational interventions specific to the impact of Substance Abuse
• Collaborate with external agencies when needed to refer or obtain additional participant services
• Supervise mandated urine toxicology screenings for participants and explain the purpose of the test and who is requesting the test
• Report outcome of toxicology results to immediate supervisor for clarity and clinical guidance
• Responsible for signing toxicology requisition forms necessary as part of the chain of possession protocols for supervising, handling, and sealing participant toxicology samples
• Attend assigned training 
• In-person attendance is required to collaborate with co-workers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Certification as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor - T, which will be required to obtain full licensing within two years of hire; Required to maintain active status CASAC license to be in compliance with OASAS guidelines and continue employment
• A minimum of three years of experience working in an OASAS Certified Substance Use Disorder out-patient treatment program 

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of Medication- Assisted Treatments (MAT) and Harm Reduction methods
• Experience in assessment, treatment planning, and problem-resolution 
• Computer literacy and knowledge of Electronic Health Records and Google Suites

Benefits of Working at Osborne

Generous benefits include four weeks of vacation, tuition reimbursement, a flexible work schedule, excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, and a 403(b) plan with a company match. Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans.

The Osborne Association is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category. The Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Thank you for your interest in the Osborne Association. Be sure to include a cover letter with your application. No phone calls please. We wish we could personally respond to each application. However, we are unable to do so due to the volume of interest received.

** Salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.