Care Coordinator

About the Role

Sierra Health and Wellness uses evidence-based methods to restore families, relationships, and self-worth, transforming lives affected by substance abuse and mental health issues. We are seeking a Care Coordinator - SUD Counselor to join our team in assessing and monitoring clients' behaviors during treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' immediate and long-term needs and develop treatment plans to reduce or eliminate substance abuse and criminal thinking.
• Make referral appointments for mental health or medical needs, and collaborate with the Job Developer to enhance clients' employability or initiate SSI processes as needed.
• Document client behavior in group participation and counseling sessions.
• Provide crisis management, counseling services, and group therapies in a therapeutic setting, including education for clients and their families/significant others.
• Care for clients' emotional needs and coordinate treatment and discharge planning.
• Review client charts for completion of paperwork and signatures, and conduct weekly audits.
• Facilitate discharge planning and community outreach.
• Respond to emergencies and client complaints efficiently.
• Meet with clients individually at least twice a week and complete notes for every group and interaction.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor by a California Regulatory Agency.
• Minimum one year of experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, client confidentiality, and personal rights.
• Valid License and/or certification in drug and alcohol counseling through an approved Department of Health Care licensing board.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurable under Sierra Health and Wellness Centers’ automobile insurance policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in drug and alcohol counseling.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 10 days paid vacation.
• 5 holidays and 5 sick days per year.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with no monthly premium for the employee.
• 401K with a company match of up to 3%.
• Employer-paid accident and life insurance.

Pay

Hourly: $25.00 - $35.00