Outreach SUD Counselor

Interfaith Community Services INC•Carlsbad, CA

20d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Interfaith Community Services is seeking an Outreach SUD Counselor to join their Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Outreach team. This role involves providing mobile outreach, screenings, and collaborating with homeless outreach teams and community partners to identify individuals experiencing homelessness with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and co-occurring Substance Abuse Disorder/Mental Health (SUD/MH) needs. The organization, founded in 1979, is North County's largest social services agency, dedicated to empowering vulnerable community members towards self-sufficiency through a wide range of programs. They impact over 20,000 individuals annually, supported by a network of faith communities, volunteers, and staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required
Experience with individuals struggling with alcohol, drug, and mental illness or homelessness, required
Must be currently Registered by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) or the California Association of Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE) and consistently maintain certification once obtained, required
Experience working in an addiction treatment facility, social services or nonprofit setting, required.
Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries with clients
Experience with Motivational Interviewing techniques
Experience with Case Management
Experience with the ASAM Criteria Assessment Interview Guide
Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the population served
Must have reliable transportation and maintain a valid California driver’s license, be able to drive without restrictions, and have proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage and insurability
Must successfully pass a criminal background and exclusion/disbarment check
Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical, tuberculosis test, and drug screen

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach and other engagement activities to identify eligible individuals and households, including households in shelter programs and affordable housing properties
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate client care
Attend and participate in regularly scheduled outreach and care conferencing meetings
Collaborate with regional Emergency Department social workers, substance use disorder counselors, and mental health practitioners to facilitate a continuum of care and system navigation for clients
Conduct outreach and engagement from a harm reduction approach, developing rapport while identifying risks and needs
Conduct in-the-field screening and provide assessment and ongoing reassessments
Develop personalized strengths-based plans to reduce the negative physical and psychological impacts of drugs and alcohol
Help develop informal support systems as appropriate
Provide linkage to and support of engagement with recovery support services, such as vocational, educational, or crisis care services
Develop plans to reduce barriers to maintaining sobriety including; sober living, transportation, support groups, outpatient treatment and other needs as appropriate
Provide referral and coordination into Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), detox and other treatment options
Collaborate across applicable agencies, providers and programs to enhance service and referral capacity
Complete accurate and thorough documentation in a timely manner
Maintain documentation of client meetings and interactions, including conversations and progress towards goals