Substance Abuse Counselor

4 weeks ago

San Diego, California, United States Crossroads Foundation Full time
Job Summary

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides comprehensive drug and alcohol counseling to adult clients in a residential substance abuse or mental health program. This role involves daily interactions with clients, providing individual and group counseling, as well as engaging in rehabilitation activities. The Substance Abuse Counselor educates clients on substance abuse recovery skills, facilitates individual and group sessions, and leads rehabilitation activities to support clients in recovering from behavioral health issues. The Counselor is responsible for a caseload of 7 to 10 clients and documents client progress according to ODS-DMC CalAIMS standards.

Responsibilities
  • Comply with CalAIMS documentation requirements for ODS-DMC programs.
  • Work within the scope of practice and code of ethics for SUD Counselors.
  • Maintain confidentiality in compliance with CRF 42, part 2.
  • Provide screenings and intakes.
  • Operate and oversee the day-to-day functions of the program within program rules and regulations.
  • Maintain a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager.
  • Provide a variety of interventions, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant sobriety-related services to clients.
  • Identify and refer any mental health issues to the LPHA or medical director for assessment.
  • Document, review, and chart client progress, completing all required paperwork on time.
  • Attend treatment meetings and provide input to the Problem List.
  • Prepare problem lists and discharge plans and discharge summaries within the required time frames.
  • Create problem lists during assessments and throughout treatment.
  • Designate new target goals for clients consistent with overall treatment goals.
  • Initiate appropriate and timely interventions.
  • Integrate clinical concepts with sound theoretical and practical applications of rehabilitative and individual group and milieu counseling principles.
  • Provide input to develop and improve program servicing and delivery.
  • Set daily goals.
  • Assure clients are informed of inappropriate behavior.
  • Assist other staff in dealing with problematic client behavior.
  • Schedule daily activities and recreational activities and short-term special groups.
  • Act as co-leader in assigned groups.
  • Comply with all Crossroads program rules, policies, and procedures, including HIPAA standards.
Qualifications
  • Must meet the following:
    • Certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity, plus two years of experience working with alcohol and drug-related issues/addictions, preferred, or actively working toward a recognized alcohol and drug certification and two years of experience working with alcohol and drug-related issues/addictions.
    • Working knowledge of the ODS-DMC CalAIMS state documentation standards.
    • Experience working in San Diego County SanWITS or Cerner client data base.
  • Valid California driver's license and current auto insurance coverage.
  • Ability to produce legible, clear, and concise written documentation.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software.
  • Ability to set priorities, problem solve, and react appropriately to emergency situations.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team.

This role is for the evening shift, 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm.

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