Intake Counselor

INTAKE/COUNSELOR

Responsibilities of the Intake/Counselor include and entail:

1. Reports directly to the Executive Director

2. Complete initial Intake Screening on potential clients to see if program is appropriate for their needs. Including ASAM LOC. (Potential clients must have a valid California ID and

Social Security Card)

3. Meets with LPHA to discuss ASAM LOC

4. Answer calls and questions concerning intake

5. Conduct interviews with perspective clients

6. Responsible for legal folders on every resident, ensure folders are kept up to date

7. Create charts for new residents with notes stating the date they entered and/or left the program

8. Prepare Intake Screening Application packets

9. Check Census daily to adjust admit or discharges when necessary. Create new census monthly with current clients

10. Know bed availability at all times

11. Know bed count for each funding source (i.e. General Population, AB109, Re-entry) to keep bed days up

12. Update Community Resource Directory (CRD) weekly

13. Perform warrant checks on all new residents

14. Must have release information form signed and updated at all times on residents regarding their legal status

15. Discuss court cases with lawyers to have resident accepted into the program

16. Must handle all court related matters, i.e. probation, parole, jail interviews

17. All initial court contacts are done by the Intake Counselor rather than the resident alone

18. Responsible to see that clients make all court appointments on time

19. Responsible for all reports and letters to probation, parole and court

20. Counselor is responsible for providing counseling services to residents under supervisor and carry a caseload.

21. Conduct individual and group counseling sessions

22. Participate in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase one’s knowledge of the counseling process and achieve technical competence.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees holding this position may be required to perform additional duties not specifically listed above as assigned by their immediate

Supervisor. House of Metamorphosis, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.

Requirements:

• Must be a licensed or certified addiction counselor or working toward becoming certified through one of the State of California Alcohol and Drug Certification recognized certification boards; CAADAC, CCAPP, CAADE, CADTP or similar professional certificate
• Must have a minimum 2 years’ experience working with alcohol, drug related issue addiction
• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of substance abuse treatment methodologies and diagnostic techniques, familiarity with San Diego substance abuse services system as well as work with clients experiencing mental health conditions.
• Must have experience working with high-risk adult parole/ probation population
• Must be able to work with a culturally diverse population
• Must be computer literate
• Must have knowledge of ASAM criteria and trained on ASAM A, B, & C
• Must be free of parole. Probation for at least two years and pass pre-employment background check and drug screening
• Valid California driver’s license and insurance
• Must be available to work schedules that may include day; evening and weekends to best meet the needs of the population served

Qualifications:

• Three (3) years related experience in AOD services, strong communication skills familiar with safety and program procedures.
• AOD certification/ RADT certification or equivalent, BA in related area preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, basic computer and internet skills.
• Strong ability to be able to work in a multi-task workplace environment and possess the abilities to interact with a multicultural staff as a positive and supportive team player.
• Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor or Registered Alcohol Drug Technician (RADT)
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Medical Clearance
• Valid CPR & First Aid
• TB Test
• Background Clearance
• Vehicle Insurance

Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, 403 (b) matching retirement plans.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described in this section must be met by the employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Seeing Lifting no more Moving between
• Walking than 20lb Reading
• Driving/Travel Speaking offices/ Writing
• Hearing items clients Sitting
• Standing Bending Typing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,642.00 - $73,811.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person