A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.
Hanford, CA Job Details Full-time $28 an hour 6 days ago Qualifications Driver's License Cultural competency Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Full Job Description At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.
JOB SUMMARY
Assessment, treatment plan, individual and group counseling, care coordination, training, SUD recovery skills and education, and relapse prevention.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Interventions including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant recovery-related services. Conduct intakes, intake assessments, including ASAM assessments, level of care assessments, and diagnostic determinations. Create treatment plans and problem list and evaluate progress. Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services. Conduct chart and treatment plan reviews to ensure compliance with agency, federal, state, and local government standards, and monitor client progress and changing needs throughout treatment. Support and encourage client's family-significant others to participate in client stabilization and program services, offering referrals as needed. Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed. Maintain confidentiality of client's care. Participate in scheduled program meetings. Other relevant duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS SUD
Certification from a recognized board preferred; Minimum of SUD registration required. Valid CA driver's license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required. Experience providing substance use disorder services preferred. Cultural competency understanding required. Bilingual preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred. If substance use disorder program a negative tuberculosis test (TB) is conducted under licensed medical supervision within 45 working days of hire or within 5 working days of employment and valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification upon hire or within 90-days of employment.
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 - light errands Climbing Lifting/carrying heavy items Driving - in the course of job duties Using hands/fingers Pushing/pulling/dragging items Standing for long periods Sitting for long periods Working outside/underground I can perform the above functions: Without accommodation With accommodation. If so, please specify:
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. Employee signature constitutes an understanding of the job requirements, essential functions, and duties. TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).
