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AOD Substance Abuse Counselor Bilingual SUD
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What they do
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.
$28,351 / year median in California
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Sign-On Bonus Agreement $500A total of $500 will be awarded as a sign-on bonus.
Payment Terms:
The full amount will be paid upon successful completion of three (3) months of continuous employment withTURN BHS. JOB SUMMARY
The Substance Abuse Counselor provides drug and alcohol counseling to adult clients authorized to receive substance abuse treatment under a non-residential substance abuse or mental health program. Counselors interact with clients on a day-to-day basis providing individual and group counseling, as well as engaging in rehabilitation activities. The Substance Abuse Counselor provides clients with orientation, training, substance abuse recovery skills and information, and leadership necessary to provide clients with the ability to recover from substance abuse addiction. The Substance Abuse Counselor may be assigned additional counseling duties.RESPONSIBILITIESReasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Maintain a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager. Provide a variety of interventions including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant sobriety-related services to clients.
Document, review, and chart client progress; Complete all required paperwork, on time.
Attend treatment meetings and provides input to treatment plan. Prepares treatment and discharge plans and discharge summaries.
Designate new target goals for clients consistent with overall treatment goals.
Initiate appropriate and timely interventions.
Integrate the clinical concept with sound theoretical and practical applications of rehabilitative and individual group and milieu counseling principles.
Provide input to develop and improve program servicing and delivery.
Assist other staff in dealing with problematic client behavior.
Schedule daily activity and recreational activities and short-term special groups.
Act as co-leader in assigned groups.
Other relevant duties as assigned.
Comply with all TURN and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPPA standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must meet one of the following:Certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity plus two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, preferred, OR,Actively working toward a recognized alcohol and drug certification and two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, OR,B.A./B.S. degree in human service field and one year of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictionsWorking knowledge of Californias Title 9 DUI program as a provider, required.
Ability to produce legible, clear, and concise written documentationKnowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR softwareAbility to set priorities, problem solve, and react appropriately to emergency situationsAbility to work independently and effectively collaborate with a teamCultural Competency understanding required.
Bilingual Spanish speaking required
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 Climbing Lifting/carrying heavy items Pushing/pulling/dragging items Standing for long periods Working outside/underground Using hands/fingers Sitting for long periodsI can perform the above functions: Without accommodation With accommodation. If so, please specify:OTHER DUTIES
This job description isnt 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.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.