SUD Counselor I

Social Science Services Inc. dba Cedar House Life Change Center • Bloomington, CA

1d • $25 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, this role will assist in providing residential program services. The SUD Counselor I will cooperate with other staff personnel in planning, evaluating, training, and implementing a process for program efficiency and client care. The staff at Cedar House is passionate and dedicated to improving the lives of those suffering from substance use disorders, possessing uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality. This is a high energy, enthusiastic, respectful team environment that values the ideas and opinions of others.

Requirements

• Be registered upon hire under an accredited drug and alcohol certification program, CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP (required).
• Have at least 1 year of experience working in a residential setting.
• Completed twelve years of education or have a GED.
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid/AED.
• Must understand the nature of alcohol/drug addiction and its recovery.
• Be well-versed in the facilitation of clinical and psychoeducational groups.
• Knowledgeable of Confidentiality laws, policies, and procedures.
• Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Always enforce all house rules and regulations.
• Continue to acquire and update the knowledge and skills necessary to address chemical dependency and related counseling issues.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to address stressful situations in a calm manner and be able to communicate in a positive way.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Champions the mission, culture, and objectives of the organization.
• Demonstrates value and respect for all employees.
• High energy and enthusiasm.
• Performs effectively as a team player.
• Values the ideas and opinions of others and routinely collects their input as part of the decision-making process.

Nice To Haves

• Be certified upon hire under an accredited drug and alcohol certification program, CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP (preferred).
• Complete continuing education and trainings as required by Cedar House, County, and State mandates.

Responsibilities

• Provide group facilitation/psychoeducation of evidenced-based curriculum.
• Provide individual counseling sessions to clients as needed.
• Documentation of all group notes within required timelines.
• Collaborate with other professionals within the agency to meet the needs of the client.
• Assist case managers as needed with any duties and responsibilities such as Individual Services, Core Process Group (Clinical), and Updating documentation for the residential program and client purposes.
• Communicate with outside county representatives.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to assess the needs of the beneficiaries.
• Safeguard residents’ and visitors’ welfare at all times.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization.
• Maintain timely and reliable attendance.
• Provide quality service to clients as required by Cedar House Life Change Center, State, and County Requirements.
• Pursue additional status/level advancement whenever possible.
• Perform life-saving measures when needed to protect the lives of Cedar House clients and employees.
• Consistently applies trauma-responsive practices to promote safety, trust, and healing.
• Train or assist in the trainings of co-workers as needed.
• Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan Company matched at $1: $1 up to 6% of Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Vacation 2 weeks accrued per year initially, then incrementally more with longevity.
• Sick Leave - 48 hours
• Holidays 12 paid per year.

What This Job Offers

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