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Description
nMission Statement
nThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
nPosition Summary
nThe Wellness Center is a state-licensed residential drug and alcohol recovery program. As such, the DMC SUD Counselor role is to promote the recovery and self-sufficiency of participants during their stay in accordance with licensing, funder, and Salvation Army requirements/policies and providing direct supervision and case management services for participants. The Wellness Center/DMC SUD Counselor is responsible for serving as the initial point of contact for all inquiries regarding treatment services, completing phone assessments, ensuring all necessary documents are understood and signed by clients and providing a thorough orientation during intake appointment. The DMC SUD Counselor is also responsible for facilitating a variety of psycho-educational groups and documenting client participation in the patient’s file as well as the Netsmart PCNX computer system.
nEssential Functions
nnnResponsible for the timely answering of the Drug MediCal (DMC) phone intake line during business hours as well as scheduling all intake appointments for assessment.
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nnUpdate the SBAT daily and keep daily census. Update intake spreadsheets daily.
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nnManage intake calendar and complete the intake process including completing all documentation requirements. Perform the initial orientation on the same day as arrival. Must meet timeliness standards of Los Angeles County Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Standards.
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nnPerform timely data entry and reporting in HMIS, SBAT, PCNX, and SASH systems.
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nnCreate and maintain data related to the census, daily client roster and contractual assignments
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nnCoordinate bed assignments and changes
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nnNetwork with collaborative agencies and community partners for referrals/resources
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nnDrive company vehicles & transport clients to appointments, as needed
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nnIndividualized case management, advocacy, and referral services for participants, who are generally experiencing homelessness with histories of substance abuse, possibly with co-occurring mental health disorders.
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nnReferrals for group and/or individual mental health counseling; educational, vocational, and/or employment preparation and placement services; and a variety of social and recreational activities – on or off site.
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nnOne-on-one case management meetings with each participant at least once per week, with appropriate documentation of participant progress and case notes documented in the participant’s chart (HMIS and PCNX).
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nnUpdating of participant’s progress notes, recovery plans, and other documents required by State Licensing Standards, funders, The Salvation Army, and Bell Shelter. Inputting all appropriate data for DMC billing purposes into the PCNX system.
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nnEnsuring that all newly arriving clients are interviewed and participate in a comprehensive needs assessment within 24 hours of written notice of the participant’s assignment to the case manager’s caseload.
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nnProviding advocacy, counseling, and support in applying for and accessing mainstream benefits, including but not limited to Unemployment Benefits, General Relief, SSI, and other federal, state, and local assistance programs.
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nnFacilitating psycho-educational groups sessions as assigned and overseeing client chores and assignments.
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nnParticipating in all in-service training classes as scheduled.
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nnCollaborate with other staff members to ensure adherence to safety and security measures and assist with client medication monitoring.
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nnAssist in random searches, UA testing, daily rounds, client roll ups, chore checks and other activities to ensure client safety.
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nnAssist with file and data entry reconciliation in preparation for audits.
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nnReport all disciplinary concerns and notable incidents to program staff.
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nnPerform all other duties as assigned by Wellness Center Program Manager, Clinical Director and Facility Director
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n nPAY RATE: $ 26.45-$34.50/hr.
nWorking Conditions
nMust be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Must be able to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
nMinimum Qualifications
nnnBachelor’s Degree is preferred along with one year experience in medical and/or psychiatric models a plus.
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nnCertification/registration as an Addiction Treatment Counselor by state approved organization required.
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nnMust have current TB test.
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nnMust be CPR and First Aid Certified.
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nnKnowledge of HMIS preferred
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nnClass B Driver License preferred
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nnClean MVR and ability to drive & transport clients
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nnExperience with co-occurring disorders a plus.
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n nSkills, Knowledge & Abilities
nnnAbility to carry out assignments independently and must possess strong time management skills
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nnStrong verbal and written communication skills.
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nnWorking knowledge of addiction & 12-step programs
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nnComputer literate in Microsoft Office Applications and ability to type a minimum of 45 WPM
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n nQualifications
nLicenses & Certifications
nRequired
nnDriver's License
n nExperience
nRequired
nnnMust be CPR and First Aid Certified.
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nnMust have current TB test.
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nnCertification/registration as an Addiction Treatment Counselor by state approved organization required.
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n nPreferred
nnnClass B Driver License preferred
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nnBachelor’s Degree is preferred along with one year experience in medical and/or psychiatric models a plus.
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n nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
bell gardens, CA, 90202, US
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