Registered Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

Passages • Port Hueneme, CA

109d • $25 - $25

About The Position

Join the team at Passages, rated the #1 Rehab in the World by Healthcare Global! Passages offers the most exclusive holistic, Non-12 Step drug and alcohol addiction program available today. Our caring and passionate team at Passages has successfully helped thousands of people struggling with drug and alcohol dependency. Passages is seeking a Registered Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team. In this role, you will assess clients for chemical dependency, develop personalized treatment and recovery plans, and facilitate both individual and group counseling sessions in alignment with the program’s clinical philosophy and policies. This individual has completed an Alcohol and Drug Studies/Addiction Studies Program (AOD/ADS) and is currently registered in California as a RADT, SUDRC, or RAC through a Certifying Organization and is working towards full certification. This is a safety sensitive position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Required
• Active registration as a Registered Drug and Alcohol Technician (RADT), Substance Use Disorder Registered Counselor (SUDRC), or Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC) by an approved DHCS certifying organization
• Completed an Alcohol and Drug Studies/Addiction Studies (AOD/ADS) program approved by CCAPP, CAADE or CADTP
• Valid California Driver License with a good driving record (in the Company's sole discretion)

Nice To Haves

• CPR and first aid certification
• Experience dealing with clients and documentation in a substance abuse treatment facility, hospital and/or mental health facility preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate psychoeducational groups and individual sessions focused on substance use, addiction, relapse prevention, aftercare planning, and community-based support
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company and regulatory standards
• Develop individualized continuing care plans based on treatment team recommendations and client needs
• Coordinate referrals for clients transiting to continued care services such as PHP/IOP, including those in remote locations
• Actively participates in the multi-disciplinary team process by providing and sharing information with the Clinical Director and other team members that contributes to/positively impacts the overall plan of treatment for the client
• Reassesses clients throughout their stay to determine the clients’ response to care and when there are significant changes in the clients’ condition

Benefits

• Very Competitive rates
• Robust benefits package, including student loan repayment assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees