Substance Abuse Counselor

1 month ago

San Bernardino, California, United States Mental Health Systems, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides drug and alcohol counseling to adult clients authorized to receive substance abuse treatment under a non-residential substance abuse or mental health program. This role involves interacting with clients on a day-to-day basis, providing individual and group counseling, as well as engaging in rehabilitation activities.

Responsibilities
  • Maintain a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager and provide a variety of interventions, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant sobriety-related services to clients.
  • Document, review, and chart client progress, complete all required paperwork on time, and attend treatment meetings to provide input to treatment plans.
  • Prepare treatment and discharge plans and discharge summaries, designate new target goals for clients consistent with overall treatment goals, and 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, and assist other staff in dealing with problematic client behavior.
  • Schedule daily activity and recreational activities and short-term special groups, act as co-leader in assigned groups, and comply with all TURN and program rules, policies, and procedures, including HIPAA standards.
Qualifications
  • Meet one of the following qualifications: certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity plus two years of experience working with alcohol and drug-related issues/addictions, actively working toward a recognized alcohol and drug certification and two years of experience working with alcohol and drug-related issues/addictions, or a B.A./B.S. degree in a human service field and one year of experience working with alcohol and drug-related issues/addictions.
  • Working knowledge of California's Title 9 DUI program as a provider is required.
  • 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, and ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team.
Physical Requirements

The following physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

  • Seeing, hearing, speaking, stooping/bending, working in cramped spaces, moving around the facility, moving between offices/clients, and standing for long periods are required.
  • Climbing, lifting/carrying heavy items, pushing/pulling/dragging items, and using hands/fingers are also required.

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