Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor I

Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor I Reports to:

On-site Supervisor Location:

Ukiah Recovery Center 201 Brush Street, Ukiah

CA 95482

Hours:

Full-time > 32+ hours

Benefits:

All hourly staff: sick pay, vacation, paid holidays, double time for holidays worked, 403(b) Retirement savings, Relias Professional Development Platform. Benefits included for full-time employees medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and AFLAC(employee paid).

Minimum Qualifications:

Certificate from a college level program in alcohol and other drug studies, human services, or comparable field. Must be registered with a state approved credentialing agency. If applicant is not currently certified, they must have the ability to become fully certified within 6 months of employment. Ability to work as a clinical team member to ensure continuity of care to all clients and to facilitate team approach to treatment.

Knowledge of :

• Substance use treatment modalities including but not limited to social model, cognitive- behavioral therapies.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• CPR and first Aid.
• Detox protocols, signs and symptoms of detoxification.
• Documentation as it relates to Treatment Planning Process.
• Clinical interventions to deal with resistance and defensiveness.
• Ability to facilitate the day-to-day procedures of the residential treatment program.
• Mandated reporting laws pertaining to Child and Elder Abuse.

Essential Functions:

• Process of client intakes.
• Monitor detox clients and document progress.
• Orient new clients to treatment milieu upon intake and thereafter as needed.
• Document client progress per treatment plan.
• Assess client progress in the treatment milieu.
• Complete all daily activities and procedures to ensure efficient operation of the treatment program.
• Report any unusual incidents per FSP procedures.
• Report client progress to referring agencies as needed.
• Report incidents of Child or Elder Abuse to appropriate authorities.
• Learn to facilitate appropriate classes, assignments and groups for clients as identified through treatment planning process.
• Complete client assessments, treatment plans, individual sessions in acceptable required timelines.
• Provide transportation in agency vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned by the on-site supervisors.

Additional Qualifications:

• Regular and reliable attendance
• Meeting the established performance standards
• Maintain client confidentiality, as required by program(s) regulations
• Interact with coworkers, clients, guest, and community partners in a respectful and professional manner
• Enforce agency policies and procedures, participate in policy and procedure review, recommendation, and creation
• Ability to interact cordially with co-workers to accomplish common tasks
• Ability to function under highly stressful circumstances
• Working knowledge of equipment necessary for proper function of areas involved
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Maintain professional attitude
• Possess computer skills including ability to use Microsoft software, databases, Relias, and internet
• Adapt to and plan for changes in assignment and in the work environment
• California driver's license, agency auto insurability, full range of peripheral vision to drive an agency vehicle, if applicable

Sensory and Physical Requirements:

Position requires that staff stay awake and alert for the whole shift. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit for an hour or more, bend at the waist frequently and use hands, speak, hear and push, pull, move, or lift above and below the neck objects weighing up to thirty (30) pounds. The ability to provide responses in medical emergencies including CPR and First Aid. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Additional Position Requirements :

Employer is required to obtain documentation for I-9 certification, annual TB test results, preemployment physical to include drug and alcohol testing prior to employment. Employee is required to have CPR/1st Aid training, or to complete on-site if needed.

Job Types:

Full-time, Internship Pay:

$25.35 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

SUDT Counselor:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

California SUDT Registration (Required)

Work Location:

In person