Substance Abuse Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY

Counselors are an integral part of the program's multi-disciplinary team and work under the supervision of the program supervisor. The counselor's responsibilities include conducting community-based (field based) counseling within the client’s primary residence, safe public area, or local Sober State office. Delivery models include both individual, group, and collateral sessions consisting of the 12-Core Functions and Global Criteria of addiction counselors including case management and linkage to community resources.

HOURS

Vary upon contract.

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

1. Provides crisis intervention on an as needed basis and abides by mandated reporting and special incident reporting protocols.

2. Attends weekly individual and group supervision.

3. Attends in service training and educational workshops.

4. Attends all required staff meetings.

5. Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress, activities, etc...

6. Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude, and behavior.

7. Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the agency.

8. Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.

9. Other duties as assigned by the director and/or administration.

10. Completes intake assessments (precertification/screening/ASAM if applicable) within

timeframe established by program policy.

11. Initiates Treatment Planning (individual service plans) on assigned patients and works

closely with program supervisor and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to assure that all identified problems are addressed.

12. Participates in initial and continuing case conference within timeframe established by program agency.

13. Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in client’s electronic chart record in accordance with agency standards, to include individual sessions, group participation, crisis intervention, case conference/consultation, etc.…

14. Facilitates education groups as assigned utilizing approved curriculum according to program schedule and program policy.

15. Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 session with all assigned clients at least weekly or more often as appropriate or directed.

16. Performs conjoin/family sessions as needed.

17. Reviews all patient therapeutic assignments and provides assistance/feedback as needed.

18. Attends in-service training and educational workshops.

19. Maintains caseload, charting and documentation of services and referrals provided.

20. Provides data entry and reporting of services provided including court and progress reports.

21. Conducts non-observed drug testing and recording of results.

22. Manages time, travel, and logistics of their caseloads according to Sober State policies and procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

• Counselors are an integral part of the program's multi-disciplinary team and work under the supervision of the program supervisor.
• They collaborate closely with Regional Center service coordinators to deliver services to consumers.
• The counselor's responsibilities include conducting substance use screening and assessments, as well as providing substance use education and counseling through individual, group, and family sessions.
• In addition to counseling responsibilities, counselors monitor and document participants' progress in all programs, consulting with the program supervisor regarding counseling content, process, and caseload management.
• They may also serve as peer mentors to consumers, providing guidance on sober leisure activities and integration into recovery communities as stated within the recovery support service description.
• Counselors maintain participant records in accordance with HIPAA, ensuring strict adherence to participant confidentiality requirements and standards, including mandated reporting.

Qualifications:

• Qualifications for the counselor position include registration/certification with one of three statewide certifying agencies: California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE), California Association of DUI Treatment Program (CADTP), or California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professions (CCAPP)
• In addition to certification, counselors are required to have experience or complete training related to disabled populations. These certifications validate the counselor's expertise in the field of addiction treatment and their ability to deliver quality service.
• Counselors report directly to the program supervisor and collaborate closely on program implementation and participant support.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sober State, LLC. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Sober State, LLC. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable acommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: On the road