Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Job Description

LA’s leading non-profit agency serving the homeless population is looking for a Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Summary:

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor and Associate Director, the Substance Use Disorder Counselor will be responsible for providing substance abuse services, intakes/assessments, treatment planning, recovery planning, as well as individual and group counseling. She must be able to interpret the agency’s mission of clinical services provided under the Women’s Treatment Program.

Essential Functions:

· Maintain an in-depth knowledge of SAMHSA

· Conduct substance use screenings (ASAM Triage and ASAM Full assessments), and diagnose newly-referred clients.

· Promote clinical standards of client care and coordination

· Actively participate in strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation processes of substance use disorders

· Establish treatment plans and recovery plans that correlate with the substance abuse assessment

· Provide effective service delivery to consumers by providing individual, group, collateral, and co-occurring counseling

· Ability to facilitate & co-facilitate substance abuse, life skills, and trauma-related groups

· Cultivate and support primary and specialty provider/co-management with timely communication, inquiry, follow-up, and integration of information into the care plan regarding transitions in care and referrals.

· Maintain client files/records and prepare progress notes on client services in compliance with HIPAA & CFR42 and other funding requirements for auditing purposes.

· Complete data reports as required by the program

· Provide feedback for the improvement of care coordination and case management services

· Represent the Agency in a professional manner at meetings and community events

· Ability to critically think, understand and carry out oral and written direction

· Attend all care coordination training/meetings/webinars etc. as needed

· Participate in weekly supervision (group and individual), treatment team meetings, etc.

· Participate in all mandatory program meetings, division meetings, and training, as assigned by the Program Supervisor, Associate Director, and/or Division Director

· Participate in related community special events.

· Regular attendance is required.

Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities:

· Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor

· Current certification in good standing with Accredited organizations recognized by the Counselor Certification Organization: California Association for Required License/ Certification - Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE), California Consortium of Addiction Programs (CCAPP), and California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP).

· 2+ years of job-related experience.

· If in recovery, a minimum of three (3) years of being drug and alcohol-free is MANDATORY.

· Ability to work with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

· Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.

· Professional appearance, attention to detail and punctuality required.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet

· Experience working with homeless persons with co-occurring issues.

· Professional experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.

· Fieldwork is required.

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred (Not Required)Company Description

System One, the recruiting company for this client is a leader in staffing solutions and recruiting. Our team has collectively over 75 years of recruiting expertise. System One has national exposure with over 50 offices and clients in every state.

Each year, we place thousands of professionals in contract and direct hire roles with the nations top employers. Our recruiters have years of experience in professional, industrial and technical environments; thus, we have the contacts, experience and resources to make great career matches.