Substance Use Disorder Counselor

1 month ago

San Rafael, United States Ritter Center Full time

Job Type

Full-time

Description

ABOUT RITTER CENTER:

For over 40 years, Ritter Center has been dedicated to preventing and resolving homelessness and improving the health, dignity, and well-being of people living in poverty in Marin.

When you join Ritter Center, you join a highly trained staff that combines national clinical best practices with a whole-person care approach to solving each person's medical and mental health, housing, and food needs.

We are growing to meet the needs of our community. We are looking for staff who are ready for a career with a mission-driven organization, want to be valued, have diverse experience, and have compassion. If this sounds like you, we would love to have you join us

CURRENT OPENING:

Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Full Time (40 hours weekly)
$30.00/HR

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) is integral to the Safety Net program and the Behavioral Health Department. This person works with clients to develop and implement appropriate treatment plans. The SUDC provides critical alcohol and other drug assessment and referral services to clients referred to the Safety Net Program in a manner that reflects Ritter Center's mission and values. Through individual and group counseling, the SUDC assists clients in mobilizing their resources so they can participate in the exploration of a problem and its ramifications. This individual will consider clients' attitudes and feelings and develop solutions to support informed decision-making. This individual must possess strong interpersonal communication and engagement skills, administrative capacities, as well as a thorough understanding of alcohol and drug treatment options.

**This role is based in SAN RAFAEL, MARIN COUNTY, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, and operates out of our Main Campus/Administrative Offices.**

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop problem lists, progress notes, group notes, ASAM assessments, and discharge plans for all clients.
  • Facilitates 2-3 groups (1-2 evenings required) per week, including process groups, didactic groups, and specialty focus groups.
  • Have a basic understanding and utilization of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Relapse Prevention Therapy, or other evidence-based practices for substance use disorders.
  • Have a basic understanding and willingness to work in a trauma-informed and harm-reduction manner of care.
  • Carry a caseload of 20-25 clients in Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, and Recovery Services levels of care.
  • Serves as a backup coordinator for Contingency Management/Recovery Incentives Program.
  • Works with referral sources to communicate client progress.
  • Must be able to prepare and present alcohol and drug awareness psychoeducation lectures.
  • Conducts client intake assessments and Comprehensive Substance Abuse Evaluations.
  • Observe and monitor client's behavior and intervene based on schedule, individual client's treatment plan, and program needs.
  • Facilitates assigned groups/meetings/activities on time as per program schedule.
  • Maintain client records, including daily documentation of all client appointments in the client clinical chart to meet CalAIM documentation standards.
  • Orientation of new clients to the program.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all client identifying information.
  • Attend program staff meetings according to schedule and present cases to treatment team for feedback on best practice interventions.
  • Be prepared to provide services on schedule and in accordance with therapeutic expectations in accordance with industry standards.
  • Maintain appropriate boundaries with residents and refrain from unnecessary self-disclosure.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE:
  • Per OSHA requirements, employment at Ritter Center requires compliance with being able to produce a negative TB test prior to the start of employment and being?fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless applying for an exemption) per the August 5th State Public Order for Healthcare Facilities, providers, and employees.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in drug and alcohol counseling (1 year of experience required for Master's level clinicians)
  • Ability to navigate multiple systems including but not limited to MS Office and Electronic Medical records.
  • Must be registered or certified by the California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE), California Association of Drinking Driver Treatment Programs (CADTP), or California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
  • Must have strong group, individual, documentation, and administrative skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE:
  • A degree in Psychology or a related field is preferred but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for long periods, talk, hear, write, operate a keyboard, have the visual acuity to read small print and view a computer monitor, reach to the top of a five-drawer filing cabinet and lift boxes of no more than 30 lbs. The employee must interact with clients, volunteers, and visitors indoors and outdoors.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

Please visit our jobs page on our website for a complete list of our employee benefits.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Employment Practices:
Ritter Center is an Equal Opportunity institution and does not discriminate against any person in employment or in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs and benefits on the basis of 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.

Salary Description

$30.00 per hour

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