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Job description
Job Title
Under the administrative supervision of the Program Director or designee, this position is responsible for providing psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for adults.
This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position is responsible for counseling and aiding clients and families requiring assistance dealing with substance abuse problems, such as alcohol or drug abuse. Functions as a Personal Service Coordinator for a case load of dually diagnosed clients.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
Assisting clients to identify and progress toward their chosen goals.
Advocating for clients in all areas of treatment and helping them apply for and receive services.
Providing prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify, when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the situation.
Interviewing clients, reviewing records, and conferring with other professionals.
Formulating a program for treatment and rehabilitation of client, including facilitation of support groups.
Counseling clients individually and in group sessions to assist client in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency.
Counseling family members to assist family in dealing with and providing support for client.
Referring client to other support services as needed such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services.
Monitoring condition of client to evaluate success of therapy, and adapting treatment as needed.
Preparing and maintaining reports and case histories.
Formulating and conducting programs to promote prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.
Safely transporting clients and other passengers to and from appointments and activities and other program business relevant to position using own personal vehicle.
Providing support and training for other staff members as needed.
Adhering to and upholding the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.
Attending staff meetings unless approval for non-attendance is secured from Team Leader or Program Director.
Minimum qualifications and certifications:
Education, Training and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through the possession of a CADAC license and varied experience working with dually diagnosed adults (substance abuse and psychiatric disability).
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: Valid CADAC license California driver's license & current vehicle insurance/registration if driving; and, Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM, located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Worksite address
sacramento, CA, 95828, US
Who can apply
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