Bilingual Adult Treatment Counselor - Float

Bilingual Adult Treatment Counselor - Float Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse - 3.4 Santa Barbara, CA Job Details Full-time $22 - $25 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Spanish English Substance abuse counseling Substance abuse Working with individuals with substance use disorders

Full Job Description Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Bilingual Adult Treatment Counselor - Float, Downtown Santa Barbara The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) is hiring a Full-Time Bilingual Counselor to support our Adult Programs in downtown Santa Barbara, including SB-38 multiple offender DUI program and Adult Residential Program. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a robust team of Alcohol and Drug Counselors assisting adults in our community.

LICENSES

Substance Abuse counselor registration, certification, or clinical license from a State of California Accredited Institution.

EXPERIENCE

Experience providing counseling services to diverse, bilingual, bicultural clients preferred. Bilingual, Spanish/English required. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the field of alcohol/drug counseling required. Strong documentation and organizational skills. Specific knowledge of individual counseling principles and techniques, and substance abuse assessment and case planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct individual and group substance abuse counseling, education, and relapse prevention sessions. Conduct treatment planning and assessment for clients. Complete documentation accurately, professionally, and within the prescribed time frame. Maintain effective communication with supervisors, support staff, and external service providers. Uphold all HIPAA compliance standards. Collect payment from clients. Keep abreast of current literature and research in the field of alcoholism and drug addiction/abuse. Maintain a caseload and ensure weekly services are provided to meet the needs of the individuals served. Develop, review, and update individualized treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with clients and clinical supervisors. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Afternoon and evening hours required to meet the needs of our clients. This is an in-person position, and a successful candidate would be required onsite in Santa Barbara. Compensation is dependent of the level of prior experience and qualifications, with a salary range of $22-$25 for Registered Counselors and a rate increase potential for bilingual (Spanish/English) and Certified Counselors. In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services, staff require an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during the duration of employment. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact HR via email at or via phone at (805) 722-1313 with any questions.