SUD Counselor/LPHA

Special Service for Groups, Inc- HOPICS•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$34 - $40

About The Position

The SUD Counselor/LPHA provides individual and group services to Drug Medi-Cal Program clients under the direction of the DMC Program Supervisor. Services include counseling, intakes and assessments, treatment planning, and recovery planning for clients with Substance Use Disorder. The position also provides case management, completes and maintains client documentation, administers toxicology/drug tests, and enters client data into the designated EHR/PCNX system. The role requires collaboration with clients, program staff, and community partners, as well as participation in supervision, meetings, and training. The position involves extensive interaction with people experiencing homelessness and individuals with substance use, mental health, physical, or developmental disabilities. Work may involve exposure to infectious diseases, high-crime areas, aggressive or hostile clients, and situations that may trigger personal trauma. The incumbent may coordinate or provide client transportation and must be prepared to respond effectively to crises and changing priorities. Overtime, holiday, or weekend work may be required as assigned.

Requirements

Be a Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor and/or hold a master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field with current registration with the BBS.
Have at least three years of job-related experience in the substance use and/or mental health field.
Knowledge of DSM-V.
Knowledge of addiction and mental health disorders and the effects and symptoms of drug and alcohol use.
Knowledge of 12-step programs.
Ability to manage group settings.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Current annual TB test clearance.
If in recovery, have a minimum of three years drug- and alcohol-free.
Ability to work with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to motivate and communicate effectively with people receiving SUD counseling or treatment.
Verification of employment eligibility and successful background check.
Access to reliable transportation; a valid driver's license may be required depending on assignment.
Ability to work effectively with adults with co-occurring substance use, histories of abuse, and mental, physical, or developmental disabilities.
Ability to work effectively amid unpredictable situations, crises, distractions, interruptions, and changing priorities or schedules.
Ability to process information, think, conceptualize, and deal effectively with personal trauma that may be triggered.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group Substance Use Disorder counseling services.
Provide case management services.
Collaborate with clients to develop, complete documentation for, and implement treatment plans.
Collaborate with clients to develop and implement recovery plans.
Complete progress notes within 24 hours of service provision and document client case activities according to established standards.
Maintain client service files and records in compliance with HIPAA, CFR42, and other funding requirements.
Meet agency policy expectations and standards; corrective action may be implemented if standards are not met.
Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to SSG's Code of Ethics, HOPICS' Core Values, and agency policies and values.
Participate in weekly individual or group supervision.
Coordinate transportation and transport clients when assigned.
Participate in required meetings, training, collaborations, and Behavioral Health Team meetings; discuss, educate, present, or evaluate presenting issues and progress as needed.
Attend additional meetings, training sessions, and seminars as needed to perform the job.
Enter client data into the designated EHR/PCNX system within agency policy timeframes.
Administer toxicology/drug tests to Drug Medi-Cal clients according to protocols and procedures.
Support administrative and data-related information technology department functions.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate DMC Program Supervisor, Senior Manager, Associate Director of Behavioral Health Services, or Division Director.