Substance Use Disorder Counselor

SPECIAL SERVICE FOR GROUPS, INC

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

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Title:  Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUD)                                                           Division: HOPICS

FLSA: Non-Exempt/Full-Time                                                                                       Supervisor: Program Supervisor

Pay Range: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour                                                                               Revised: 12.21.19 __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Summary:

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor and Associate Director, the Substance Use Disorder Counselor will be responsible for providing substance abuse services, intakes/assessments, treatment planning, recovery planning, as well as individual and group counseling. She must be able to interpret the agency’s mission of clinical services provided under the Women’s Treatment Program.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of SAMHSA
• Conduct Substance Use screenings (ASAM Triage and ASAM Full assessments), and diagnose newly-referred clients.
• Promote clinical standards of client care and coordination
• Actively participate in strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation processes of Substance Use Disorders
• Establish treatment plans and recovery plans that correlate with the substance abuse assessment
• Provide effective service delivery to consumers by providing individual, group, collateral, and co-occurring counseling
• Ability to facilitate & co-facilitate substance abuse, life skills, and trauma-related groups
• Cultivate and support primary and specialty provider/co-management with timely communication, inquiry, follow-up, and integration of information into the care plan regarding transitions in care and referrals.
• Maintain client files/records and prepare progress notes on client services in compliance with HIPAA & CFR42 and other funding requirements for auditing purposes.
• Complete data reports as required by the program
• Provide feedback for the improvement of care coordination and case management services
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and adhere to SSG’s Code of Ethics and HOPICS’ Core Values  
• Represent the Agency in a professional manner at meetings and community events
• Must know, understand, and be able to articulate the mission, vision, and core values of HOPICS
• Ability to critically think, understand and carry out oral and written direction
• Attend all care coordination training/meetings/webinars etc. as needed
• Participate in weekly supervision (group and individual), treatment team meetings, etc. 
• Participate in all mandatory program meetings, division meetings, and training, as assigned by the Program Supervisor, Associate Director, and/or Division Director
• Participate in related community special events
• Regular attendance is required             

Secondary Functions 

• Other duties as assigned  

Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor with a minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience and current certification in good standing with Accredited organizations recognized by the Counselor Certification Organization: California Association for Required License/ Certification - Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE), California Consortium of Addiction Programs (CCAPP), and California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP). 
• If in recovery, a minimum of three (3) years of being drug and alcohol-free is MANDATORY 
• Ability to work with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally
• Neat and professional appearance
• Attention to detail and punctuality required
• Working knowledge of  Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet
• Experience working with homeless persons with co-occurring issues
• Professional experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Fieldwork is required
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred (Not Required)
• Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check
• California Drivers License, Proof of Insurance, Reliable Transportation
• CPR, Finger Printing, and First Aid Certification within the first thirty days (60) of employment (along with HIV/AIDS training) in the first 3 months of employment.

 

 Special Service for Groups is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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