Substance Abuse Counselor - LAG-USC

Principal Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with treatment team members to ensure cohesive care.
• Conduct intake assessments, establish problem lists, and maintain accurate documentation in partnership with the program coordinator and other team members.
• Deliver high-quality treatment to an assigned caseload.
• Facilitate weekly individual counseling sessions and care coordination efforts.
• Lead various counseling groups, including Matrix, Seeking Safety, Parenting, Relapse Prevention, Domestic Violence, Anger Management, Helping Women Recover, Women in Recovery, SUD Education, Life Skills, and Co-Dependency.
• Provide clients with detailed progress reports upon request.
• Utilize the Electronic Health Record system (NextGen and CHAMP) for all client documentation.
• Complete documentation within 24 hours of delivering treatment services.
• Collaborate with an integrated, multi-disciplinary team that includes the Los Angeles County Probation/Parole Department, the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Department of Health, and other mental and behavioral health professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality of records in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Provide immediate support and intervention for clients in crisis, ensuring their safety and connecting them to appropriate resources.
• Engage with clients' families to provide education and support, fostering a collaborative approach to recovery.
• Aid clients in accessing community resources, including housing, employment, and social services, to support their recovery journey.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certified Substance Use Disorder or Registered (SUD) Counselor: Must be certified or registered by one of the agencies accredited by the NCCA and recognized by DHCS, which include CADTP and CCAPP; and must adhere to all requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 9, Chapter 8, and Title 9.
• One year of experience as a drug and alcohol counselor.
• Knowledge of and training in trauma-informed treatment and evidence-based treatment for substance abuse.
• Experience with Electronic Health Record systems.
• Experience administering the ASAM, ASI, and other substance abuse assessment tools.
• Ability to obtain an NPI number and C number by the time of hire.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurance, and an excellent driving record.
• Excellent written, oral, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Must be a team player, willing to receive feedback and grow professionally.
• Able to perform multiple tasks while demonstrating the capacity to work within a team structure.
• Maintain a current First Aid/CPR certification, physical exam, and tuberculosis test results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Outpatient treatment working with minority, low income and disenfranchised populations.
• Experience working with co-occurring disorders.
• Experience and knowledgeable of Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) and Los Angeles County Substance Abuse Prevention Control (SAPC) system of care.
• Bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish preferred.