SUD Counselor I

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, will assist in providing residential program services. Will cooperate with other staff personnel in the planning, evaluation, training, and implementation of a process for program efficiency and client care.

Duty Statement and Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of no more than twelve (12) beneficiaries.
• Provide and update documentation necessary for the residential program and client purposes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to assess the needs of the beneficiaries.
• Collaborate with Residential Coordinator on residential program status.
• Safeguard residents’ and visitors’ welfare always.
• Facilitate Core Process Group (Clinical) with individual case load.
• Communicate with outside county representatives.
• Assess and document care coordination in HER.
• Coordinate and document individual services.
• Maintain timely and reliable attendance.
• Provide quality service to clients as required by Cedar House Life Change Center, State, and County.
• Involvement in community outreach work, education, and prevention presentations.
• May be required to attend court with the client.
• Pursue additional status/level advancement whenever possible.
• Perform life-saving measures when needed to protect the lives of Cedar House clients and employees.

Requirements

• Experience:
  • Be certified upon hire under an accredited drug and alcohol certification program, CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP (preferred).
  • Be registered upon hire under an accredited drug and alcohol certification program, CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP (required).
  • Have at least 1 year of experience working in a residential setting.
• Qualifications:
  • Complete continuing education and trainings as required by Cedar House, County, and State mandates.
  • Completed twelve years of education or have a GED.
  • Maintain current CPR/First Aid/AED.

Physical Requirements

• The physical requirements described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.