Substance Abuse Counselor I
2 months ago
**The Position**:
- The current vacancy is in Ukiah, CA. This position provides much-needed services to our JuvenileJustice/JuvenileHall program and all he various schools throughout the surrounding areas._
**The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions throughout the County, should they occur. **Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium**_._**
Under direct or general supervision, in either an adult or adolescent program, performs professional counseling to clients who abuse various substances and/or have emotional problems; manages cases; and performs other related duties as assigned.
**Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. **_Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600._
**Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications**:
- Duties may include but are not limited to the following:_
- Counsel clients, one-on-one or through group counseling sessions, to identify problems, provide strategies for resolution and/ or intervention in order to assist clients in reaching treatment goals.
- Provide case management; schedule appointments; screen and provide orientation to clients; respond to crisis calls; provide and/or facilitate therapeutic activities and group counseling sessions, programs, etc.;; conduct assessments; make referrals; develop treatment plans; provide ongoing supportive counseling; document activities and maintain files; Serve as liaison with legal system, schools, organizations, parents, children, etc. on issues concerning clients.
- Maintain and provide safe environment for clients and staff.
- Write routine and non-routine reports, including treatment plans, progress notes, charts, closing and/or transfer summaries, using departmental software; sorting and summarizing pertinent material for inclusion in order to maintain records of client treatment progress.
- Attend team meetings to discuss client progress.
- Administer client urinalysis testing by observing collection first-hand and accepting custody of specimen; deliver specimen to laboratory for analysis in order to protect the chain of custody and ensure accurate and valid test results.
- Enter and retrieve data into a computer system; use the computer system to create a variety of reports, progress notes, intake forms and other screening tools and documents.
- Transport clients by motor vehicle to and from therapeutic sessions and other treatment-related activities in order to facilitate the therapeutic process.
- Makes presentations to agencies regarding programs offered.
- Maintain and upgrade knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars, meetings and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications, including maintaining CEU's for certification purposes.
- Provides substitute coverage when necessary.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED**:
**Education and Experience**:
High school diploma or GED equivalent; current enrollment in State Approved AOD Certification program; and one (1) year experience in a substance abuse internship program or providing substance abuse counseling or other peer or group counseling; or, a combination of related education, training, and full-time experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential function of the job.
**Special Qualifications**:
Within five (5) years of registration, MUST obtain Certification from a California Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) approved certifying organization pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Chapter 8: Certification of Alcohol and Other Drug Counselors.
**Licenses and Certifications**:
Valid Driver's License
- Drug and Alcohol Counseling Certificate from accredited college or university (highly desirable)
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:
**Knowledge of**:
- Modern methods, techniques and procedures used in substance abuse and addiction therapy and counseling.
- Basic human physiology, anatomy, biology and the interactions of controlled substances on these systems.
- Departmental policies and procedures.
- Individual, family and group dynamics.
- Crisis intervention techniques.
- Community resources.
- Ethical and legal standards related to client rights and the handling of client information during a treatment regimen.
- Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations and legislative issues, specifically 42 CFR, part 2.
- Protocols and procedures of the legal system including the courts.
- Methods and techniques of curriculum development and presentation.
- Chain of custody requirements for urinalysis testing.
- Intervention strategies appropriate to cultural, gender, age group of clients, such as
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