Aod Counselor

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Reporting to the Supervising Counselor, the AOD Counselor is responsible for delivering programming services to the participants by delivering face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP).

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Deliver programming services to the participants;
- Conduct group and/or individual sessions by utilizing motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and other therapeutic processes;
- Evaluate and document the progress of participants assigned to their groups;
- Develop treatment plans with participants that is collaborative, individualized, and responsive to all parties changing needs.
- Document treatment outcome using acceptable methods and tools;
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential participant records by documenting the delivery of programming services in ARMS;
- Engage participants daily, reinforce group rules and expectation for participations and completion;
- Protect and maintain program participant's health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.
- Adhere to the scheduled program curriculum
- Work collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS and institutional staff.
- Demonstrates ethical behavioral in order to maintain professional standards and adhering to professional, certification or license, organizational, and CDCR requirements..
- Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries between staff and all participants.
- Attends and actively participates in all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House, state licensing requirements, and CDCR requirements and completes all training on time
- Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings
- Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others
- Other duties as assigned

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS**
The minimum qualifications for the AOD Counselor classifications are as follows:
**Journey Counselor**

Journey Counselors must meet one (1) of the following minimum requirements:

- A Master's Degree in a social service-related field and registered with an AOD certifying organization recognized by DHCS; or
- A Bachelor's Degree in a social service-related field, AOD certified, and one (1) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; or
- An Associate's Degree in social service-related field, AOD certified, and three (3) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; or
- AOD certified and more than five (5) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor

**Entry Counselor**
Entry Counselors must meet one (1) of the following minimum requirements:

- A Master's Degree or above in a social service-related field and registered with an AOD certifying organization recognized by DHCS; or
- A Bachelor's Degree in a social service-related field and AOD certified; or
- An Associate's Degree in social service-related field, AOD certified, and two (2) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; or
- AOD certified and Four (4) to five (5) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor

**Apprentice Counselor**
The Apprentice Counselor must meet one (1) of the following requirements:

- Less than four (4) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; or
- Registered with an AOD certifying organization recognized by DHCS, enrolled in AOD education classes, and one (1) year of experience providing CBT services

Pay: $21.00 - $29.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work setting:

- In-person

Application Question(s):

- Do you have your RADT or AOD Certification?

Work Location: In person