Rehabilitation Counselor

Community Solutions • San Jose, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Program Manager and/or designee, the Rehabilitation Counselor is responsible for assisting clients and their families by providing services, as required by contracts. Services are provided throughout Santa Clara County.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Four (4) years direct service work experience in a related field.
• Must be able to receive a criminal records clearance as required by specific programs, licensing regulations and Community Solutions practices.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license, current car insurance and a good driving record as documented by a DMV report and consistent with the Agency’s liability insurance requirements.
• Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance as required by specific programs, licensing regulations and Community Solutions practices.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license, current car insurance and a good driving record as documented by a DMV report and consistent with the Agency’s liability insurance requirements.
• Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as an employee for any employer in the United State without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC).
• Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) certification.
• Bilingual and bicultural.
• Working knowledge of wellness and recovery concepts, Medi-Cal regulations and program documentation strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of community resources in Santa Clara County and surrounding areas.
• Knowledge of case management, group and individual re-habilitation counseling, and linkage-referral.

Responsibilities

• Conducts screening, intake and assessments as required.
• Assesses clients’ needs and goals to determine appropriate resources, including the referral to professional services without delay.
• Promptly implements individualized plan of care, maintains detailed documentation, and monitors' progress.
• Provides rehabilitation counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention, parenting classes/education and referral services for clients using evidenced based practices and the wellness & recovery model.
• Supports client developmental growth, rehabilitation and/or treatment including Medi-Cal mental health services and monitoring medication support services in collaboration with the psychiatrist.
• Completes detailed program documents in accordance with agency, program and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains all charts within Agency and Medi-Cal regulations.
• Assesses clients’ needs to determine appropriate resources, including the referral to professional services without delay.
• Coordinates services with other advocacy programs, the legal system, other community-based providers, and informal supporters as needed.
• Teaches life skills, assists individuals and families with educational and support activities, accesses appropriate community services and rehabilitation counseling.
• Maintains excellent customer service skills with internal and external customers.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with appropriate community organizations and system providers, based on client and program needs.
• Employee must have the ability to operate their personal or Agency motor vehicle to participate in client visits, provide daily transportation of clients and/or other assigned Agency business.
• Responds to phone calls and emails within 24 hours on business days unless extenuating circumstance exists.
• Resolve outstanding issues collaboratively using strength-based solutions focused approach.
• Attends and participates in Agency meetings and contributes to continuous quality improvement activities to enhance team and program development.
• Consistently uses strength based and solution focused problem-solving skills.
• Successfully completes all training requirements for this position to ensure agency and contract compliance.
• Participates in on-call and after hour’s rotation, as assigned.
• Performs first aid as needed based on training and certification.

Benefits

• 100% of premiums paid by employer for full-time employees and eligible dependent children
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% employer match
• 3-weeks paid vacation to start
• 13 paid holidays
• 96 sick hours per year (inclusive of self-care/mental health days)
• Longevity bonuses
• Generous family medical leave for eligible employees
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Staff learning and development and robust in-house training opportunities
• Employee-led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource Group

What This Job Offers

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