RADT Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Turning Point of Central California, Inc. • Visalia, CA

20d • $18 - $24

About The Position

The RADT Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor reports to the Supervising SUD
Counselor and is responsible for providing direct services to program
participants. The RADT Substance Use Disorder Counselor is responsible for
coordinating individual and group counseling services across both residential
and outpatient settings. These services must align with the requirements
outlined in VRC’s multi-contract scope of work and are provided under the direct
supervision of the VRC Management Team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a current AOD Registration from a certifying body approved by the State of California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), and maintain good standing.
• Must maintain a waiver from West Care to conduct SUD services and will be required to obtain AOD certification from a certifying body by expiration date of the waiver.
• Knowledge of substance use, addictions, and related disorders, and ability to effectively provide educational groups regarding the treatment of these disorders.
• Must maintain good relationships with current, future and past employees, co-workers, vendors, third party administrators, and others with whom the Agency is transacting business, and relate to them in a professional manner.
• Must maintain good relationships with current, future and past employees, co-workers, vendors, third party administrators, and others with whom the Agency is transacting business, and relate to them in a professional manner.
• Basic computer skills in Office 365, Teams, Zoom and other communication/meeting platforms.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a dependable means of transportation that is properly insured and operated in accordance with all laws. Agency insurer authorization is required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and TB test.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing treatment to substance-abusing individuals is preferred.
• Current certified training in emergency First Aid procedures and CPR, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions regarding counseling services.
• Conduct group and individual counseling sessions for program participants and if needed, family members.
• Provide supervision and monitoring of residents.
• Documents services in required Electronic Health Record (EHR) to meet program and contract criteria, as outlined in the contract scope of work.
• Sign residents in and out of the facility utilizing the appropriate forms.
• Document rounds, counts and inspections on appropriate forms.
• Become familiar with contractual requirements for West Care STOP, Tulare County DMC/ODS, and Tulare County Probation.
• Participate in all staff meetings.
• Provide services to a caseload of participants assigned by the Program Director.
• Participate in the screening and placement of participants using ASAM and ASI criteria.
• Conduct assessment and develop Client-Centered Treatment Plan based on the participant’s status, strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
• Consistently meet program performance standards including productivity goals, documentation goals, and attainment of required hours of job-related training per year.
• Update treatment plans as needed and review monthly.
• Consult with other agencies to coordinate participant services.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions with participants.
• Prepare and facilitate large and small SUD educations groups.
• Review and discuss treatment plans and discharge plans with the Program Director and Supervising SUD Counselor.
• Always use all available referral sources during the discharge planning and completion process to establish a continuum of care for the participant (Aftercare, Sober Living, Outpatient, etc.).
• Coordinate with Program Director and Supervising SUD Counselor pertaining to important matters such as medical, treatment progress, and always notify placement agencies of admissions, no-shows and discharges.
• Notify the Program Director and Supervising SUD Counselor and the referring agency when the client refuses to participate in treatment planning or causes any disruption to the program.
• Perform drug/alcohol use detection activity, i.e., urine collection for testing, breath testing, skin search, etc.
• Document and record all anti-narcotic testing on the designated logs and individual testing sheets.
• Assure that clients understand and follow program rules and procedures.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with funding agency staff members.
• Provide appropriate information for billing purposes.
• Bring programmatic problems to the attention of the Program Director.
• Accurately document all services rendered during the course of treatment for each individual participant.
• Will think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
• Will drive on Agency business.
• Physical presence at the program is required.

Benefits

• Pay Range: Class 115 ($18.20 - $23.95/hour)
• Company paid benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, Pension Fund and many other voluntary benefits
• Qualified non-profit for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• On the job training including paid professional development and career development
• Rewarding work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
• Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
• Family-oriented environment
• Mileage reimbursement for travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED