Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor

About the role

The Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor will provide individual and group services to the DMC Program clients. Duties include conducting intakes/assessments, treatment planning, individual counseling services within scope of practice, and recovery services, up and to discharge.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual SUD counseling services utilizing evidence-based practice theory.
• Provide case management/care coordination services.
• Facilitate in collaboration with SUD clients to develop and complete all necessary documents for treatment planning, and implementation.
• Facilitate in collaboration with SUD clients to develop and implement relapse prevention plans.
• Provide services in both English and Spanish as required based on clients’ needs.
• Document progress notes daily (within 24 hours of service) to capture all activities for each Drug Medi-Cal client.
• Input client data into the designated EHR/PCNX system.
• Administer drug tests/UA/Toxicology to Drug Medi-Cal clients while following the correct protocols and procedures.
• Maintain boundaries, adhere to SSG’s Code of Ethics and HOPICS’ Core Values, and represent the agency in a professional manner at meetings and community events.
• Maintain files/records on client services in compliance with HIPAA & CFR42 and other funding requirements for auditing purposes.
• Participate in weekly supervision (group/individual).
• Work with people experiencing homelessness.
• Work with adults with co-occurring substance use, history of abuse, as well as mental /physical/developmental disabilities.
• Work with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively, both written and orally, in Spanish to provide treatment to Spanish speaking clients.
• Motivate/communicate effectively with individuals receiving SUD Counseling/Treatment.
• Attend all required meetings, training, collaborations, and Behavioral Health Team meetings within the program and be prepared to discuss, educate, present or evaluate the nature and progress of presenting issues.
• Attend other meetings, training sessions, and seminars as needed to effectively perform duties affiliated with this position.

Qualifications

• Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check.
• 5 years of SUD Counselor work experience.
• Knowledge of DSM-V Substance Abuse Criteria.
• Knowledge of 12 step programs.
• Ability to manage group settings.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience on Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be a Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor with the approved certifying board, CAADE, CCAPP, CADTP.
• Annual TB test clearance.
• Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.
• Drivers license is required with the ability to show proof of valid and up to date car insurance.
• Reliable transportation.
• If in recovery, a minimum of three (3) years of being drug and alcohol free is MANDATORY.

Skills

• Knowledge: Of Addictions, and effects/symptoms of drug/alcohol choices.
• Ability: To manage group settings.
• Ability: To organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in providing substance use disorder treatment in both English and Spanish (a plus).

Supervisory Responsibilities

This person has no supervising duties.

Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)

This position will require extensive interaction with homeless individuals, individuals with severe mental and physical disabilities, the possibilities of individuals with infectious diseases, and other possible dangers associated with working in areas of high crime. You may be exposed to aggressive hostile clients. Incumbent must be ready to deal with traumas which may trigger personal trauma, must work in conjunction with other collaborative staff members, communicate with several sources including courts, Department of Children and Family Services, Law Enforcement, and other community agencies.

Physical Requirements

• The incumbent typically spends time sitting, standing, typing, thinking, writing, walking, driving, listening, and speaking.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 25lbs.

Mental Requirements

The incumbent to be able to perform effectively under any and all of the following: unpredictable situations, crisis, constant distractions, interruptions, uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules, be able to process information, think and conceptualize. You must be able to effectively deal with personal trauma that may be triggered.

Benefits

Special Service for Groups is an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer