Adult Treatment Counselor

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse•Santa Barbara, CA

19h•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) is hiring a Treatment Counselor to join a team of Counselors for Project Recovery outpatient treatment services program. Be a part of a robust team of Alcohol and Drug Counselors assisting individuals in our community and make a real impact! This is a full-time position, non-exempt position that includes medical/vision/dental benefits, vacation, sick, and holiday pay. This position is 40 hours per week with a schedule of Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. This is an in-person position, and a successful candidate would be required onsite in Santa Barbara. Compensation is dependent of the level of prior experience and qualifications, with a salary range of $22-$25 for Registered Counselors and a rate increase potential for bilingual (Spanish/English) and Certified Counselors. In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services, staff require an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during the duration of employment.

Requirements

College degree in helping profession (Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, etc.) and MFCC or CAC preferred.
Registration or Certification with an AOD certifying organization recognized by DHCS in good standing.
Minimum one-year experience in the field of alcohol/drug counseling required.
Specific knowledge of individual and group counseling principles and techniques, and of substance abuse assessment and case planning.
Knowledge of resources for treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation in the area.
Knowledge of DMC ODS Standard of care.
Ability to write appropriate professional letters and reports, to communicate verbally with professionals and with clients from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to recognize own professional limitations so that appropriate referrals can be made.
High standards of professional ethics.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Software and Databases

Nice To Haves

MFCC or CAC preferred

Responsibilities

Assist clients in treatment/discharge planning and assessment.
Attend weekly staff meeting.
Conduct individual and group substance abuse counseling, education, and relapse prevention sessions.
Complete client ASAM assessments and follow ups.
Timely and appropriate Client File Documentation, Case Notes, and File Examination, within DMC ODS Guidelines.
Complete required annual trainings for Santa Barbara County Dept. of Behavioral Wellness.
Maintaining files and case notes properly documenting client's progress and attendance. Case notes must use DMC ODS waiver language and definitions.
Keep abreast of the current literature and research in the field of alcoholism and drug addiction/abuse and the DMC ODDS waiver including all DHCS requirements pertaining substance abuse treatment.
Assuring that all clinic administrative records are properly maintained and routed.
Uphold a professional image of the Santa Barbara Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse always.
Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Program Manager