About this opportunity
SOBER STATE LLC lists this SUD Counselor opportunity in san leandro, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Benefits:
nCompetitive salary
nFlexible schedule
nHealth insurance
nPosition Title: SUD Counselor Department: All Programs Reports To: Program Supervisor
nPOSITION SUMMARY Counselors are an integral part of the program's multi-disciplinary team and work under the supervision of the program supervisor. The counselor's responsibilities include conducting community-based (field based) counseling within the client’s primary residence, safe public area, or local Sober State office. Delivery models include both individual, group, and collateral sessions consisting of the 12-Core Functions and Global Criteria of addiction counselors including case management and linkage to community resources.
nHOURS Vary upon contract.
nCATEGORIES OF DUTIES
nnProvides crisis intervention on an as needed basis and abides by mandated reporting and special incident reporting protocols.
nAttends weekly individual and group supervision.
nAttends in service training and educational workshops.
nAttends all required staff meetings.
nCooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress, activities, etc...
nConducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude, and behavior.
nExhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the agency.
nFully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.
nOther duties as assigned by the director and/or administration.
nCompletes intake assessments (precertification/screening/ASAM if applicable) within timeframe established by program policy.
nInitiates Treatment Planning (individual service plans) on assigned patients and works closely with program supervisor and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to assure that all identified problems are addressed.
nParticipates in initial and continuing case conference within timeframe established by program agency.
nProvides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in client’s electronic chart record in accordance with agency standards, to include individual sessions, group participation, crisis intervention, case conference/consultation, etc.…
nFacilitates education groups as assigned utilizing approved curriculum according to program schedule and program policy.
nSchedules and conducts regular 1:1 session with all assigned clients at least weekly or more often as appropriate or directed.
nPerforms conjoin/family sessions as needed.
nReviews all patient therapeutic assignments and provides assistance/feedback as needed.
nAttends in-service training and educational workshops.
nMaintains caseload, charting and documentation of services and referrals provided.
nProvides data entry and reporting of services provided including court and progress reports.
nConducts non-observed drug testing and recording of results.
nManages time, travel, and logistics of their caseloads according to Sober State policies and procedures.
n nEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES • Counselors are an integral part of the program's multi-disciplinary team and work under the supervision of the program supervisor. • They collaborate closely with Regional Center service coordinators to deliver services to consumers. • The counselor's responsibilities include conducting substance use screening and assessments, as well as providing substance use education and counseling through individual, group, and family sessions. • In addition to counseling responsibilities, counselors monitor and document participants' progress in the Regional Recovery Program, consulting with the program supervisor regarding counseling content, process, and caseload management. • They may also serve as peer mentors to consumers, providing guidance on sober leisure activities and integration into recovery communities as stated within the recovery support service description. • Counselors maintain participant records in accordance with HIPAA, ensuring strict adherence to participant confidentiality requirements and standards, including mandated reporting.
nQualifications: • Qualifications for the counselor position include registration/certification with one of three statewide certifying agencies: California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE), California Association of DUI Treatment Program (CADTP), or California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professions (CCAPP); or Peer Support Specialist (PSS) certification through CalMHSA. • In addition to certification, counselors are required to have experience or complete training related to disabled populations. These certifications validate the counselor's expertise in the field of addiction treatment and their ability to deliver quality service. • Counselors report directly to the program supervisor and collaborate closely on program implementation and participant support.
nEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Sober State, LLC. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and disability in its hiring practices.
nADA REQUIREMENT Sober State, LLC. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.
nFlexible work from home options available.
Worksite address
san leandro, CA, 94579, US
Who can apply
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