Substance Abuse Counselor

3 weeks ago


Stockton, California, United States WestCare Foundation Full time
Job Details

Job Location: Stockton, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $27.00 Hourly

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

WestCare Foundation is seeking a qualified Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team. As a Counselor, you will be responsible for providing individual and group substance abuse counseling services, substance abuse educational services, and other gender-specific and culturally responsible therapeutic activities throughout the continuum of care.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of chemical dependency, substance abuse, and personality dynamics of the substance abuser. You will be responsible for conducting frequent random urine testing, creating opportunities for clients to complete GED and continue academic education, and arranging for the onsite provision of HIV/AIDS counseling and pre and post HIV testing.

You will also be responsible for establishing formal linkages with community providers for provision of all necessary services, including basic needs of food, clothing, housing, finances, assistance in legal matters, family planning, vocational and educational needs, transportation, health care, mental health services, child welfare services, and support services.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, and the ability to work well in a team environment. You will also be required to adhere to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.

Qualifications

  • Alcohol and Drug Certification in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is required at time of hire.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
  • One year experience as a counselor in a treatment program facility is required.
  • Must possess knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse, and personality dynamics of the substance abuser.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from LEIE.
  • Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare's vehicle insurance is required.
  • CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
  • As mandated by the State of California, those employees who work at Residential, Outpatient, Sober Living, provide Mental Health Services, Administrative Staff, or Transitional Living Facilities must be fully vaccinated and have received a booster. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources, will be required to test for the virus weekly.
  • During your tenure with WestCare, there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to, vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur, Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.


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