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Substance Abuse Counselor
4 months ago
Job Location: Los Angeles, CA 90026
Reports to (title): Healthcare Clinical Operations Director
Department: Behavioral Health
Salary Range: $21.00 - $31.50 hourly
Status: Part-time, Non-exempt, 20 hours/week
Type of Position: Part-time, Non-exempt, 20 hours/week
The RSFWC Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for coordinating substance abuse services for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) clients. The Substance Abuse Counselor identifies clients’ substance abuse treatment needs; develops recommendations and treatment plans; provides direct services including counseling and case management; collaborates with residential treatment providers and other referring agencies; and facilitates linkages and referrals to resources in the community. The Substance Abuse Counselor is part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides comprehensive substance abuse and mental health treatment for AI/AN adolescents and adults.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct RSFWC departmental screening and intake for program eligibility
- Conduct Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN-Q) assessment to identify clients’ treatment planning needs
- Develop and monitor treatment recommendations and individual case management plans for each client
- Provide referrals and linkages to outside service providers, as needed
- Provide individual substance abuse counseling
- Collaborate with our partnering residential treatment providers
- Develop and implement culturally appropriate substance abuse treatment plans and aftercare services
- Facilitate culturally sensitive recovery groups, relapse prevention, aftercare, and substance abuse education workshops
- Collaborate with other members of the RSFWC treatment team, including therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, public health nurses and employment counselors to provide comprehensive client care
- Document all client encounters and SOAP notes into the Indian Health Service RPMS Behavioral Health System
- Submit monthly reports and treatment logs to RSFWC Program Director
- Maintain client charts and meet all documentation deadlines and procedures, as required by funding sources, accrediting agencies, contracts and UAII agency policy
- Represent the agency at community events, meetings and during program reviews
- Attend and participate in events to provide outreach to the community and to recruit potential clients
- Attend all staff meetings and departmental and agency events as required by the Program Director
- Arrange work schedule to benefit the Center program and clients with the approval of the Program Director
- Keep Director well informed regarding activities, pending issues and potential problems
- Adhere to agency policies and procedures and advances the goals of UAII in a manner that embodies the agency’s philosophy
- Other duties as assigned or required to fulfill the purpose of the position
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications:
- Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, and external partners
- Expert-level written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
- Resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective
- independently
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
- Demonstrated ability to achieve performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
- Able to follow directions and use sound judgment when clear direction is unavailable
Education &
**Experience**:
- Associate’s (AA) degree
- Minimum of two years’ experience working in a drug and alcohol treatment setting
Certifications:
- Certified as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor, State of California
Confidentiality:
- Maintain strict confidentiality of client and personnel information adhering to HIPPA, professional codes of conduct, State of CA regulations, Privacy Act, and UAII policies and procedures
- This position has access to sensitive information, and a breach in confidentiality will be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination
Communication/ Interpersonal Skills:
- Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing
- Proficient in English
Technology Skills:
Other:
- Available and willing to travel as needed
- Available to work evening and weekend hours as needed
- Responsible for maintaining a valid counseling certification and for ensuring timely completion of appropriate Continuing Education Units for renewal of certification
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