SUD Counselor I

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

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, this role assists in providing residential program services. The SUD Counselor I will cooperate with other staff personnel in the planning, evaluation, training, and implementation of a process for program efficiency and client care.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Carries a caseload of no more than twelve (12) beneficiaries.
Provide and update documentation necessary for the residential program and client purposes.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to assess the needs of the beneficiaries.
Collaborates with Residential Coordinator on residential program status.
Safeguard residents’ and visitors’ welfare always.
Facilitate Core Process Group (Clinical) with individual case load.
Communicate with outside county representatives.
Assess and document care coordination in HER.
Coordinate and document individual services.
Maintain timely and reliable attendance.
Provide quality service to clients as required by Cedar House Life Change Center, State, and County Requirements.
Involved in community outreach work, education, and prevention presentations.
May be required to attend court with the client.
Pursue additional status/level advancement whenever possible.
Perform life-saving measures when needed to protect the lives of Cedar House clients and employees.
Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.