Substance Abuse Counselor

1 week ago

Los Angeles, United States United American Indian Involvement (UAII) Full time

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA 90026

Reports to (title):

Healthcare Clinical Operations Director

Department:

Robert Sundance Family Wellness Center

Supervises:

N/A

Working title:

Substance Abuse Counselor

Classification:

Non-Exempt

Salary Range:

$21.00 - $31.50 hourly

Status:

Regular

Hours/Week:

40

Effective Date:

February 2022

Type of Position:

Full-time

Revised Date:

May 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

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:
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications, Word, Excel, Power Point
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
POSITION PREFERENCES
  • Experience working with the American Indian/Alaskan Native community
  • Experience working with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and performance-based government contracts.
  • Knowledge of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Health, Psychology, Social Work or Human Services
  • CADAAC Certification
  • Experience working with adolescents and/or adult co-occurring population
  • A minimum of two years continuous sobriety
WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the primary functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk frequently, sit, bend, twist, talk, and hear. There are prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with staff and vendors.

UAII will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship.

Mental Demands:

There are several deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with various people on various and, at times, complex issues.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees of United American Involvement, Inc. (UAII) are expected to conform to the following:
  • Uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent
  • Meet or exceed the performance standards as set by your supervisor
  • Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with clients, employees, and vendors
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards as outlined in UAII's Employee Handbook
  • Work independently and as a team member; consistently demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, efficiency, excellent internal and external customer service, high ethical standards, and behavior that contributes to harmonious relationships
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

UAII abides by the mandates of the ADEA and the Fair Employment Housing and Housing Act (FEHA)-protecting individuals 40 years and older-and considers age a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.

UAII abides by the mandates of the ADA and FEHA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. Furthermore, UAII will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship. Applicants and employees may request accommodations for a disability at any time in the application process or during employment.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
  • Eligibility to work in the US
  • Fingerprint clearance
  • Pass a post-offer drug test
  • Negative TB test result (annual requirement)
  • Proof of vaccination against the flu (annual requirement)
  • Proof of full vaccination against COVID, including one Booster
  • Valid CA driver's license if driving for the company
  • Maintain auto insurance coverage if driving for the company

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