Substance Abuse Counselor/Case Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with administrative daily activities to maintain safety, functionality and a positive work environment.
• Participate in cross-training experience, including duties that support the overall workflow of the clinic.
• Assess program qualifications and complete necessary intake procedures.
• Evaluate patients’ physical and mental behaviors.
• Provide direct support to patients using different modalities.
• Teach coping techniques and offer appropriate resources.
• Educate patients on treatment options, methods and techniques to ensure the patients understand the overall intake and treatment process.
• Develop appropriate treatment and recovery plans.
• Monitor patients over time to access treatment progress.
• Maintain good and timely records for patients. Agree to and comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Collaborating with clinic staff, psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers, and other departments.
• Work with other professional staff to collaborate on treatment methods and plans for patients and to assess suitability for counseling services or referral to other treatment centers.
• Assist in the design of promotional and educational program materials (monthly calendar, flyers, brochures, etc.) targeting specific needed populations.
• Maintain current information on community resources and relevant local service providers and update staff resource binder as necessary.
• Assist with administrative daily activities to maintain safety, functionality and a positive work environment.
• Attend meetings, participate in agency and community events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required to satisfactorily complete job:

• Chemical Dependency and Alcohol Counselor Training.
• Experience in individual and group educational workshops or counseling sessions.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, and a compassionate nature.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Bilingual and bicultural preferred.
• Previous experience working with special needs populations.
• Experience with co-occurring health and mental health problems preferred.
• Knowledge of Substance Use and Mental Health Services’ (SAMHSA) best practice indicators.
• Interest in treating the underserved, low-income communities is highly desired.
• Ability to proceed on own initiative using independent judgment and discretion.
• Verification of employment eligibility. Must pass background check/sanction screening.

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certification by an approved accrediting California Organization (CCAPP, CADTP, or CADEE) and in good standing.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in behavioral health related field preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.59 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person