AOD Certified SUD Counselor Substance Abuse Bilingual

Mental Health Systems•San Marcos, CA

21h•$25 - $30

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides drug and alcohol counseling to adult clients authorized to receive substance abuse treatment under a non-residential substance abuse or mental health program. Counselors interact with clients day to day, providing individual and group counseling and engaging them in rehabilitation activities. The counselor provides orientation, training, substance abuse recovery skills and information, and leadership to support clients in recovering from substance abuse addiction. Additional counseling duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualifications: certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity plus two years of experience working with alcohol- and drug-related issues or addictions; actively working toward a recognized alcohol and drug certification plus two years of relevant experience; or a B.A./B.S. degree in a human services field plus one year of relevant experience.
Working knowledge of California’s Title 9 DUI program as a provider.
Ability to produce legible, clear, and concise written documentation.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software.
Ability to set priorities, solve problems, and react appropriately to emergency situations.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team.
Understanding of cultural competency.
For substance use disorder programs, a negative tuberculosis test conducted under licensed medical supervision within 45 working days of hire or within 5 working days of employment.
Valid CPR and first aid certification upon hire or within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish speaking.

Responsibilities

Maintain a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager and provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant sobriety-related services.
Document, review, and chart client progress, and complete all required paperwork on time.
Attend treatment meetings and provide input to treatment plans.
Prepare treatment and discharge plans and discharge summaries.
Designate new target goals for clients that align with overall treatment goals.
Initiate appropriate and timely interventions.
Apply clinical concepts and sound theoretical and practical rehabilitation, individual, group, and milieu counseling principles.
Provide input to develop and improve program services and delivery.
Assist other staff in addressing problematic client behavior.
Schedule daily and recreational activities and short-term special groups.
Act as co-leader in assigned groups.
Comply with TURN and program rules, policies, and procedures, including HIPAA standards.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.