Certified Drug Alcohol Counselor

About the role

This position provides psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for adults under the administrative supervision of the Program Director or designee. Distinctive characteristics include being an at-will direct service position within a program, responsible for counseling and aiding clients and families dealing with substance abuse issues.

Responsibilities

• Aids clients in identifying and progressing towards their chosen goals.
• Advocates for clients in all areas of treatment and assists them in applying for and receiving services.
• Provides prompt intervention in crisis situations, both to stop the crisis and to notify necessary parties for resolution.
• Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals.
• Formulates treatment and rehabilitation programs for clients, including facilitating support groups.
• Counsels clients individually and in group sessions to assist them in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency.
• Counsels family members to help them deal with and provide support for the client.
• Refers clients to other support services as needed, such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services.
• Maintains regular monitoring of the client's condition to evaluate the success of therapy and adapts treatment as necessary.
• Prepares and maintains reports and case histories.
• Develops and conducts programs aimed at preventing alcohol and drug abuse.
• Safely transports clients and other passengers to and from appointments and activities and other program-related business using one's own personal vehicle.
• Supports and trains other staff members as needed.
• Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.
• Attends staff meetings unless approved for non-attendance by the Team Leader or Program Director.

Qualifications

• Possession of a CADAC license.
• Variety of experience working with dually diagnosed adults (substance abuse and psychiatric disability).
• Valid California driver’s license and current vehicle insurance/registration if driving.
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old, excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport (bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles).