PT Bilingual SUD Counselor
About The Position
ABC Traffic Programs is seeking a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Substance Use Disorder Counselor. The counselor will conduct educational sessions and/or group sessions, and may also serve as a case manager. The role requires the ability to engage clients, guide group interaction, and help clients address substance-use difficulties and work toward sobriety. Educational-session instructors present required topics specified by ABC Programs. As a case manager, the counselor assists clients with problems related to alcohol or drug use and should be familiar with local organizations that can provide support beyond ABC Programs’ services. The counselor provides clients with relevant recovery information and reference materials, writes reports, maintains required forms in client files, and stays current on developments in the alcohol and drug abuse field. Travel between locations is essential. Available program sites include Azusa, Santa Ana, El Monte, Lancaster, and Hawaiian Gardens.
Requirements
- Registered Drug and Alcohol Counselor and/or registered as an intern upon hiring.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
- Able to control a group setting, mediate group interaction, and engage clients.
- Able to understand, guide, and help clients work toward sobriety.
- Familiarity with local organizations that can provide assistance beyond ABC Programs’ capabilities when serving as a case manager.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or education in the helping professions, treatment facilities, or the Substance Use Disorder field.
- Current training in alcohol and/or drug abuse.
Responsibilities
- Conduct educational sessions and/or group sessions.
- Present and teach topics specified by ABC Programs during educational sessions.
- Manage group settings, mediate group interaction, and engage clients.
- Help clients address substance-use problems and work toward sobriety.
- Provide case-management support, including connecting clients with local organizations when they need assistance beyond ABC Programs’ capabilities.
- Provide clients with information and reference materials needed for recovery.
- Write reports and maintain required forms in client files.
- Keep up to date on developments in the alcohol and drug abuse field.
- Travel between program locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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