AOD Outpatient Counselor/Case Manager

First Steps Recovery•El Dorado Hills, CA

12d•$24 - $30•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. Besides being an amazing company to work for, we also offer: · Medical, Dental, Vision benefits for full time employees · PTO / Sick Leave Plans for full time and part time employees · Free Employee Assistance Program for full time and part time employees · Free Legal consultations and benefits for full time and part time employees · Free Life Insurance for full time employees · Generous 401K program for full time and part time employees If you're ready to be part of something bigger, we invite you to take your next step with us!

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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
Medical Clearance to work
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screenings

Nice To Haves

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.
Development of resident resources, vocational counseling, discharge/continuing care planning, and placement of residents if applicable.
Work in collaboration with the treatment team to plan and coordinate the resident’s progress through the continuum of care.
Uphold and enforce First Steps Recovery standards, policies and procedures, resident rights, and professional code of ethics and conduct.
Utilize agency comprehensive assessment tools in KIPU (Initial Treatment Plan, Discharge Planning, Initial Intake Assessment).
Identify and prioritize individual needs and problems of the patient.
Prepare comprehensive interpretive clinical summaries (as seen in KIPU).
Develop person-centered care plans, including prioritized problem lists, SNAP, resident-reported goals, measurable and achievable objectives, and interventions.
Provide individual and group counseling sessions utilizing Evidence Based Practices.
Document resident progress toward treatment plan goals and objectives in Golden Thread.
Prepare effective care level step-down Transition notes.
Develop strong discharge plans and summaries for assigned caseload.
Prepare clinical documentation accurately and within agency time frames, including completion and documentation of groups.
Intervene during crisis intervention situations.
Cooperate with health insurance clinical utilization reviews. Provide daily Progress Notes and detailed Clinical Notes to assist with UR’s.
Participate in weekly Clinical Treatment team meetings with other team members as needed.
Participate in the agency’s Orientation training, staff meetings, and in-service training.
Provide information to and Spouses/Family Members on the resident’s behalf.
Provide appropriate treatment interventions relative to the specific needs of each resident.
Provide for discharge planning, contacting referring agency as needed.
Adhere to code of ethics, legal aspects of clinical practice, professional standards, duty to warn, abuse and neglect reporting policies and procedures, and exercise professionalism at all times.
Exercise awareness in cultural competency, resident satisfaction, quality of services, resident needs, and overall health and safety staff and residents.
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.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors, utilization review, managed health care clinicians, medical and mental health professionals.
Positively interact and develop rapport with residents and their families.
Assist 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.
Support residents in gym environment.