Substance Abuse Counselor Hope Cooperative (TLCS, Inc.) Sacramento, CA Job Details Full-time $24.49 - $25.71 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Loan forgiveness Life insurance Referral program Paid sick time Qualifications Incident reporting compliance Mental health stabilization Community relations Medicaid billing Referral services for crisis intervention support Community care (work setting) Abuse and neglect policy adherence Clinical incident reports Substance use assessment Emotional support for clients Group therapy CADC Clinical case management notes Mid-level Crisis intervention risk assessment Community resource coordination in health services social work Elder abuse reporting Group work facilitation for social work Care planning in social services Mental health resources facilitation Emotional support for patients Substance abuse counseling Direct support Client referral services Emotional safety support Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Client advocacy in social work Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Care conference participation Crisis counseling in health services social work Full Job Description Are you a passionate and motivated individual eager to make a positive impact in the community? Hope Cooperative is a well-respected, award-winning nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive mental health and supportive housing services across Sacramento County. We're seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team and support the most vulnerable in our community. With our ongoing expansion, we're hiring and offering a sign-on bonus!

Title:

Substance Abuse Counselor Program(s) and

Location:

Co-Occurring Treatment Program (Sacramento, CA)

Schedule :

Full-time non-exempt, 40 hours/week, Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm and may require working some evenings and weekend schedules Pay rate: $24.49/hr for RADT and $25.21/hr for

CADC Benefits:

HOPE Cooperative (aka TLCS, Inc.) offers a competitive benefits package consisting of, but not limited to, the following, and may be subject to change: 21 PTO days per year (4 weeks & 1 day) 26 PTO days after the 5th year (5 weeks & 1 day) 6 days paid sick time 11 paid holidays 1 Personal Day Leadership Development! Reimbursements! Eligible for Government Loan Forgiveness Programs Employer-paid health insurance for employees and children (Kaiser, Sutter or Western Health Advantage) HSA Contributions Flexible Spending Account 401k match PTO Cash Out Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance and more Employee Assistance Program Regular wage step scale increases Flexible start/end times for some positions iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use and laptop for some positions Clinical Supervision towards licensure (for certain positions and upon approval) CEU days for certain positions Up to $500 CEU allowance for certain positions Annual BBQ and staff appreciation awards Annual Gift Card Program Referral Bonuses All benefit offerings are subject to change and are governed by the eligibility guidelines in the Employee Handbook. This list represents a general summary of available benefits and nothing stated here should be interpreted as being included in a written offer for employment.

Position Description:

Under the direct supervision of the individual designated on the agency Organizational Chart, the Co-Occuring Disorder Substance Abuse Counselor works to provide and coordinate services and resources for clients. The Co-Occuring Disorder Substance Abuse Counselor will provide direct services (individual and group) including substance abuse assessments, individual and group counseling, and education with and under the direct supervision of the Program Manager. This position will work closely with other program staff and community substance abuse resources. Furthermore, this position is to provide referrals, crisis intervention, support, and encouragement to enable the client to access and use mental health and other services that prevent hospitalization and incarceration and increase mental health stability. This position may provide the clients the care and attention needed to enable them to learn better coping skills, independent living skills, and techniques to empower the client with recovery, a sense of responsibility, and independence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Support individuals with active listening, demonstration of empathy, and carry a message of hope and recovery. Observe, assess, intervene, and refer (within one's scope of practice) in situations with clients regarding mental health symptoms, physical health symptoms, and substance use issues. Develop service/goal plans with clients and meet with the clients as needed to encourage, support and advocate for progress and assist with skill development. Work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide integrated psychosocial rehabilitative services to clients in the community and their homes, and attend meetings to ensure continuity of care for clients. Provide positive public relations, community referrals, information and support by linking clients to needed resources; advocate with and on behalf of clients and significant support persons the clients have identified. Accurately complete all necessary forms, reports and paperwork required by the program on a timely basis (e.g., progress notes, special incident reports, discharge summaries, Medi-Cal billing, Avatar forms, HMIS). Facilitate planning of social, cultural, educational, supportive and recreational group activities. Act as a designated Mandated Reporter for the observed or suspected abuse and/or neglect of children, disabled individuals, dependent adults and elder/senior citizens. Mandated Reporter also includes "Duty to Warn" which includes the responsibility to notify authorities and the intended victim(s) of physical harm.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory duties.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or

Experience:

Ability to work with individuals who have a mental health diagnosis. Experience is desirable. Experience with persons who have substance abuse problems, preferably individuals who are dually diagnosed (mental health & substance abuse) is highly desirable. Knowledge of 12-Step Programs and/or personal experience with substance abuse recovery is desirable. Lived experience as a mental health consumer or a family member/loved one of a mental health consumer is desirable. Mental health crisis intervention experience is desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must be registered or certified as a RADT, CADC, CADC-I or CADC-II with a state recognized agency.

Other Skills, Abilities, and Job Requirements:

Ability to pass clearance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and/or Department of Justice (DOJ) background screenings. Consumer of mental health services or a family member of a mental health consumer is desirable. HOPE Cooperative (aka TLCS, Inc.) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Our agency embraces a diverse & culturally rich workforce, and we welcome all candidates to apply. To apply, visit our Hope Cooperative -

Online Career Center Final Filing Date:

Until Filled