Care Coordinator

Sierra Health and Wellness•Bangor, CA

6d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Health and Wellness use evidence-based methods to accomplish the restoration of families, relationships, and self-worth. By transforming the character, we give life back to the people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues. Positions available : Full-time

Requirements

Must possess a High School diploma or a GED.
Certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor by a California Regulatory Agency.
Candidate must have at minimum one-year of experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling.
Familiar with HIPAA/client confidential and personal rights.
Possess a valid License and/or certification in drug and alcohol counseling through an approved Department of Health Care licensing board.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Valid Driver’s License and insurable under Sierra Health and Wellness Centers automobile insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Two to five years of experience in drug and alcohol counseling
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

The SUD Counselor is responsible for assessing and monitoring client’s behaviors while in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency.
Generally, your job is to assess your clients' immediate and long-term needs, and develop a treatment plan to reduce or eliminate any substance abuse or criminal thinking.
Your job may consist of making referral appointments to meet mental health or medical needs; work with the Job developer to build your client’s employability or start the process for SSI depending on your clients’ needs and capabilities.
The SUD Counselor is responsible for documenting client behavior in group participation and counseling.
Counselors will also be providing crisis management and counseling services while also running group therapies and education for the clients and family/significant others in a therapeutic setting.
Other job duties include caring for client’s emotional needs and coordinating treatment and discharge planning.
Provide assessment and participate in the treatment planning with clients.
Review client chart for completion of all paperwork with appropriate signatures; completing weekly audits each Friday.
Facilitate discharge planning and community outreach.
Respond well to emergencies and initiate action as required.
Record noteworthy events involving client’s activities in the daily record.
Respond to client complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Check for completion of client orientation by support staff.
Contact family immediately and set up a schedule of communication for the remainder of treatment if desired by the client.
Meet with clients individually twice a week at minimum.
Complete notes for every group and interaction.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings.