Drug & Alcohol Counselor

University of California San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

5d • $30 - $39

About The Position

The Opiate Treatment Outpatient Program (OTOP), the OTOP Women’s Center, and the OTOP Mobile Methadone Van Program provide Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and counseling to opiate use disorder in conjunction with medical and psychiatric services. The target population for OTOP is low-income medically/psychiatrically compromised opiate dependent individuals who reside in San Francisco, primarily in the South of Market, Mission, Castro, and Tenderloin areas. This includes a large proportion of African Americans and Latinos, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals, and women of childbearing age, pregnant women, and post-partum women. The target population includes people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, religions or spiritualties, socioeconomic classes, partner statuses, and physical and mental disabilities. OTOP clients are low- income and uninsured or underinsured. This population has multiple layers of problems, including poly-drug abuse problems, psychiatric difficulties, life-threatening health problems, and significant cultural barriers to receiving proper care. This population is at especially high risk for HIV. Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the incumbent provides a range of social work counseling services to clients at OTOP clients with multiple layers of instability and vulnerability including housing, financial, legal, medical care coordination, transportation, food and clothing. Services are provided to all OTOP clients with priority given to HIV+ clients and client with severe and persistent mental health issues. While OTOP is able to provide medical treatment for opiate use disorder and substance abuse counseling, this social work position is essential for successful treatment of client, retention in treatment, and engagement in community resources. All sites serve culturally diverse low-income opiate users with co-occurring psychiatric disorders. The incumbent provides culturally appropriate social work services, including mental health screening, brief interventions, and treatment planning. Comprehensive training and clinical supervision hours are provided to support growth in clinical skills. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $29.79 - $38.74 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in social work from a program approved by the Council on Social Work Education, and 1 year of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• California State certification as an Alcohol/Drug Counselor and/or Registered as a Marriage & Family Therapist intern, Associate Social Worker intern, Professional Clinical Counselor intern
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of HIV, assessment and treatment for opiate use/abuse/dependence.
• Experience with providing substance abuse assessments using standardized interview protocols and treatment planning; experience with substance abuse counseling in individual, group, and family modalities as indicated; experience with linkage to services as indicated.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience with populations diverse in gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to work in a high stress, high volume area and work well under pressure and with deadlines.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; detail oriented.
• Able to efficiently prepare written summaries of activities, set priorities and complete reports within required time frames.
• Knowledge of medical and/or psychiatric terminology.
• Knowledge of ethical, legal and confidentiality issues pertaining to substance abusers with severe medical and/or mental illness.
• Good oral, written, and telephone communication skills.
• Able to work as a team member in a culturally diverse setting
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability.
• Experience working with dual diagnosis populations.
• Experience working with populations that are diverse in gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.
• Experience creating and implementing treatment plans.
• Valid California Driver License
• Certified HIV Pre/post-test Counselor.
• Experience with building rapport with difficult to engage clients.
• Knowledge and understanding of the San Francisco social service system and community.
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of major mental health issues and ability to identify and refer appropriately.
• Graduate school course work in psychology, counseling, social work, addiction studies, or public health leading to certification or licensure.
• Experience working in methadone maintenance treatment with opiate-addicted clients.
• Experience with community outreach, peer educator programs, and volunteer supervision.
• Case management experience and one year work experience in human services.
• Licensure as a clinical social worker, psychologist or therapist, or completion of an advanced degree in social work, psychology or related field and registered as an intern completing hours for licensure.
• California State certification as an Alcohol/Drug Counselor and/or Registered as a Marriage & Family Therapist intern, Associate Social Worker intern, Professional Clinical Counselor intern

Responsibilities

• Provides a range of social work counseling services to clients at OTOP clients with multiple layers of instability and vulnerability including housing, financial, legal, medical care coordination, transportation, food and clothing.
• Provides services to all OTOP clients with priority given to HIV+ clients and client with severe and persistent mental health issues.
• Provides culturally appropriate social work services, including mental health screening, brief interventions, and treatment planning.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees