On-call Counselor- Substance Use Disorder Residential

ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES•Santa Cruz, CA

5d•$23 - $23

About The Position

Whether you are a seasoned professional looking for part time work, or just starting your career in counseling and social work, we have an on-call Counselor job for you! Encompass will train you to provide a host of services at our residential mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs. The on-call Counselor is available to work as needed to cover counseling shifts that include insuring the safety and well-being of the residents and the facility and supports the program operations. Some of the assignments require bilingual English & Spanish ability. We are looking for individuals who have direct experience working with people who struggle with substance use disorders, as well as individuals with a passion to serve this population. We are looking for On-Call Counselors with the skill and ability to work with clients who have multiple complex health needs and who are able to manage multiple tasks. On-Call Counselors have the flexibility to work at both sites: Santa Cruz Residential is a 30-bed, residential treatment program providing comprehensive recovery services to men and women with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Si Se Puede is a 23-bed, residential treatment program providing comprehensive recovery service to men with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Services are provided in English and Spanish. We are hoping to hire individuals who have availability to cover overnight and weekend shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, some college preferred
1+ year of related or lived experience
Position requires ability to meet OSHA mask fitting requirements. Facial hair must be trimmed or shaved to ensure a proper seal for mask fitting.
Valid driver’s license/DMV background clearance required
Registered/Certified Addiction Specialist required (Completed in pre-hire process)
Position requires ability to meet OSHA mask fitting requirements. Facial hair must be trimmed or shaved to ensure a proper seal for mask fitting.
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Competency (Training Available with on-boarding)
Computer literacy
Position requires SUD registration as well as required continued education to hold position. Encompass will assist employee at hire with this process if unregistered.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred (not required)

Responsibilities

Be available on-call as needed.
Insure adequate security for program residents and property during specific shift hours.
Responsible for managing client behavioral and/or medical issues and facility or natural emergencies while on duty.
Will provide transportation for clients to connect with community resources or appointments as needed to support treatment plan
May provide therapeutic crisis management.
May provide therapeutic intervention services based on best practices & selected evidence based practices for mental health or substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.
Services may include administrative functions in support of clients and their families, evaluation, assessment, counseling, and/or assisting in the implementation of appropriate treatment plan and/or the facilitation of individual, group, family, and crisis counseling.
File maintenance, dispense of medications, incident reporting, shift change reporting, household duties as required.
General security checks, headcounts.
Comply with regulatory requirements.
Respond to emails in a timely manner.
Communicate effectively and ability to use current technology in the following areas: case notes, incident reports, correspondence with community service providers.