SUD Counselor I
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 the planning, evaluation, training, and implementation of 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.
- 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).
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.
- Consistently applies trauma-responsive practices to promote safety, trust, and healing.
- Required to 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
