Certified SUD Counselor (Substance Abuse Counselor)
About The Position
The Substance Abuse Counselor provides drug and alcohol counseling to adult clients authorized to receive substance abuse treatment through a non-residential substance abuse or mental health program. Counselors work with clients day to day, providing individual and group counseling and participating in rehabilitation activities. The role includes orienting and training clients, teaching substance abuse recovery skills, sharing relevant information, and providing leadership to support clients’ recovery from addiction. Additional counseling duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following qualification pathways: recognized alcohol and drug certification plus two years of experience working with alcohol- and drug-related issues or addictions; actively working toward a recognized alcohol and drug certification plus two years of such experience; or a B.A./B.S. degree in a human services field plus one year of such experience.
- Working knowledge of California’s Title 9 DUI program as a provider.
- Ability to produce legible, clear, and concise written documentation.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software.
- Ability to set priorities, solve problems, and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team.
- Understanding of cultural competency.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish speaking.
- Certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity, which is identified as preferred in the certification qualification pathway.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager and provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant sobriety-related services.
- Document, review, and chart client progress, and complete required paperwork on time.
- Attend treatment meetings and provide input to treatment plans.
- Prepare treatment and discharge plans and discharge summaries.
- Designate new client target goals consistent with overall treatment goals.
- Initiate appropriate and timely interventions.
- Apply clinical concepts using sound theoretical and practical rehabilitative, individual, group, and milieu counseling principles.
- Provide input to develop and improve program services and delivery.
- Assist other staff in addressing problematic client behavior.
- Schedule daily and recreational activities and short-term special groups.
- Act as co-leader in assigned groups.
- Comply with TURN and program rules, policies, and procedures, including HIPAA standards.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
