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.

Responsibilities

• Aids clients in identifying and progressing toward their chosen goals.
• Advocates for clients in all areas of treatment and helps them apply for and receive services.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis, both to stop the crisis and to notify, when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the situation.
• Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals.
• Formulates program for treatment and rehabilitation of client, including facilitation of support groups.
• Counsels clients individually and in group sessions to assist clients in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency.
• Counsels family members to assist the family in dealing with and providing client support.
• Refers client to other support services as needed, such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services.
• Maintains monitoring of the client's condition to evaluate the success of therapy, and adapts treatment as needed.
• Prepares and maintains reports and case histories.
• Formulates and conducts programs to promote the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.
• Safely transports clients and other passengers to and from appointments and activities, and other program business relevant to the position using own personal vehicle.
• Drives on agency business using personal vehicle; may be required to transport clients, equipment, protected health information (PHI), and/or confidential personnel or TPCP agency information.
• Supports and trains for other staff members as needed.
• Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.
• Attends staff meetings unless approval for non-attendance is secured from the Team Leader or Program Director.

Requirements

• Possession of a CADAC license and varied 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, inclusive of bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles.

Qualifications

• Education: Varying experience working with dually diagnosed adults (substance abuse and psychiatric disability).

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health disorders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$24.00 - $26.50 hourly.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.