AOD Counselor

First Steps Recovery•Clovis, CA

17h•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Mission. Build a Future. Save Lives. At First Steps Recovery, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer purpose. As a leading, accredited behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment facility, our work changes lives daily. If you're driven by compassion, grounded in integrity, and thrive in a supportive, recovery-focused environment, you're exactly who we’re looking for. When you join First Steps Recovery, you become part of a tight-knit, multidisciplinary team that values empathy, growth, and evidence-based care. Whether you’re working directly with clients or behind the scenes, every role here matters — and every day is an opportunity to make a difference. If you're ready to be part of something bigger, we invite you to take your next step with us!

Requirements

Ability to perform duties as a counselor (12 Core Functions). Competencies: with respect to screening, assessment, individualized treatment planning, crisis intervention, group and individual counseling, referral, discharge summaries, clinical documentation, and professional ethics.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors, utilization review, managed care clinicians, medical and mental health professionals.
Ability to positively interact and develop rapport with residents and their families.
Computer Literacy in doc, spreadsheet, and email.
Proficiency in KIPU Systems Resident Management Software
CPR/First AID
Drug and Alcohol Counseling Credential or Internship Required
Negative TB test results within past year
Medical Clearance to work within past year
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings
Ability to lift/carry 20-50 lbs
Ability to push/pull 20-50 lbs

Nice To Haves

AA or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the Human Services or Behavioral Health
Registered as an AOD intern or a RADT-1 Intern
Drug and Alcohol Counseling Certification Desired. (CCAPP,CAADE,CADTP or Affiliate)
1-2 years experience in the field of addiction and mental health or equivalent human services work experience preferred.
Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinating and providing Individual counseling and clinical services, group sessions, individual sessions and intake assessment services to residents both at inpatient and outpatient levels of care if applicable.
Providing development of resident resources, vocational counseling, discharge/continuing care planning, and placement of residents if applicable.
Working in collaboration with the treatment team to plan and coordinate the resident’s progress through the continuum of care.
Upholding and enforcing First Steps Recovery standards, policies and procedures, resident rights, and professional code of ethics and conduct.
Utilizing agency comprehensive assessment tools in KIPU (Initial Treatment Plan, Discharge Planning, Initial Intake Assessment).
Identifying and prioritizing individual needs and problems of the patient.
Preparing comprehensive interpretive clinical summaries (as seen in KIPU).
Developing person-centered care plans, including prioritized problem lists, SNAP, resident-reported goals, measurable and achievable objectives, and interventions.
Providing individual and group counseling sessions utilizing Evidence Based Practices.
Documenting resident progress toward treatment plan goals and objectives in Golden Thread.
Preparing effective care level step-down Transition notes.
Developing strong discharge plans and summaries for assigned caseload.
Preparing clinical documentation accurately and within agency time frames, including completion and documentation of groups.
Intervening during crisis intervention situations.
Cooperating with health insurance clinical utilization reviews. Providing daily Progress Notes and detailed Clinical Notes to assist with UR’s.
Participating in weekly Clinical Treatment team meetings with other team members as needed.
Participating in the agency’s Orientation training, staff meetings, and in-service training.
Providing information to and Spouses/Family Members on the resident’s behalf.
Providing appropriate treatment interventions relative to the specific needs of each resident.
Providing for discharge planning, contacting referring agency as needed.
Adhering to code of ethics, legal aspects of clinical practice, professional standards, duty to warn, abuse and neglect reporting policies and procedures, and exercising professionalism at all times.
Exercising awareness in cultural competency, resident satisfaction, quality of services, resident needs, and overall health and safety staff and residents.
Performing duties as a counselor (12 Core Functions) with respect to screening, assessment, individualized treatment planning, crisis intervention, group and individual counseling, referral, discharge summaries, clinical documentation, and professional ethics.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with supervisors, utilization review, managed health care clinicians, medical and mental health professionals.
Positively interacting and developing rapport with residents and their families.
Assisting in meal preparation, installing water containers for consumption, and shopping as necessary including pushing of carts and carrying grocery boxes/bags.
Conducting garbage disposal, recycling, and collection.
Conducting garbage disposal, recycling, and collection.
Supporting residents in gym environment.