JOB SUMMARY

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Maintain a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager. Provide a variety of interventions including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant sobriety-related services to clients.
• Document, review, and chart client progress; Complete all required paperwork, on time.
• Attend treatment meetings and provides input to treatment plan. Prepares treatment and discharge plans and discharge summaries.
• Designate new target goals for clients consistent with overall treatment goals.
• Initiate appropriate and timely interventions.
• Integrate the clinical concept with sound theoretical and practical applications of rehabilitative and individual group and milieu counseling principles.
• Provide input to develop and improve program servicing and delivery.
• Assist other staff in dealing with problematic client behavior.
• Schedule daily activity and recreational activities and short-term special groups.
• Act as co-leader in assigned groups.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.
• Comply with all TURN and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPPA standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet one of the following:
  • Certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity plus two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, preferred, OR,
  • Actively working toward a recognized alcohol and drug certification and two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, OR,
  • B.A./B.S. degree in human service field and one year of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions
• Working knowledge of California’s Title 9 DUI program as a provider, required.
• Ability to produce legible, clear, and concise written documentation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software
• Ability to set priorities, problem solve, and react appropriately to emergency situations
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team
• Cultural Competency understanding required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

Seeing Hearing Speaking

Stooping/Bending Working in cramped spaces Moving around facility

Moving between offices/clients Driving Climbing

Lifting/carrying heavy items Pushing/pulling/dragging items Standing for long periods

• Working outside/underground Using hands/fingers Sitting for long periods

I can perform the above functions:

Without accommodation With accommodation. If so, please specify:

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OTHER DUTIES

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.