Care Coordinator - SUD Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor client's behaviors while in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency.
• Develop a treatment plan to reduce or eliminate any substance abuse or criminal thinking.
• Make referral appointments to meet mental health or medical needs.
• Work with the Job Developer to build client’s employability or start the process for SSI.
• Document client behavior in group participation and counseling.
• Provide crisis management and counseling services.
• Run group therapies and education sessions in a therapeutic setting.
• Care for client’s emotional needs.
• Coordinate treatment and discharge planning.

Essential Functions

• Provide assessment and participate in the treatment planning with clients.
• Review client chart for completion of all paperwork with appropriate signatures; completing weekly audits each Friday.
• Facilitate discharge planning and community outreach.
• Respond well to emergencies and initiate action as required.
• Record noteworthy events involving client’s activities in the daily record.
• Respond to client complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Check for completion of client orientation by support staff.
• Contact family immediately and set up a schedule of communication for the remainder of treatment if desired by the client.
• Meet with clients individually twice a week at minimum.
• Complete notes for every group and interaction.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Requirements

• Must possess a High School diploma or a GED.
• Certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor by a California Regulatory Agency.
• Candidate must have at least one-year of experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling.
• Familiar with HIPAA/client confidentiality and personal rights.
• Possess a 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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

Pay

Hourly: $29.00 - $35.00

Schedule

Full-time: Dates & Times are subject to change
Tuesday- Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm

About the Role

Sierra Health and Wellness use evidence-based methods to accomplish the restoration of families, relationships, and self-worth. By transforming the character, we give life back to the people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues.

The Care Coordinator are integral in helping our clients achieve their goals. Our Concord inpatient facility houses 29 clients who receive specialized and personal care from our staff. Our newly remodeled location offers amenities to both our clients and staff.

Sierra Health and Wellness is a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to alcohol, opiates, amphetamines and other addictive substances.

Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding advance directives.

Not all services are available at all offices.

https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/