Bilingual Adult Treatment Counselor - Float

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse•Santa Barbara, CA

21d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) is hiring a Full-Time Bilingual Counselor to support our Adult Programs in downtown Santa Barbara, including SB-38 multiple offender DUI program and Adult Residential Program. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a robust team of Alcohol and Drug Counselors assisting adults in our community.

Requirements

Substance Abuse counselor registration, certification, or clinical license from a State of California Accredited Institution.
Bilingual, Spanish/English required.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the field of alcohol/drug counseling required.
Strong documentation and organizational skills.
Specific knowledge of individual counseling principles and techniques, and substance abuse assessment and case planning.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing counseling services to diverse, bilingual, bicultural clients preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual and group substance abuse counseling, education, and relapse prevention sessions.
Conduct treatment planning and assessment for clients.
Complete documentation accurately, professionally, and within the prescribed time frame.
Maintain effective communication with supervisors, support staff, and external service providers.
Uphold all HIPAA compliance standards.
Collect payment from clients.
Keep abreast of current literature and research in the field of alcoholism and drug addiction/abuse.
Maintain a caseload and ensure weekly services are provided to meet the needs of the individuals served.
Develop, review, and update individualized treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with clients and clinical supervisors.