Drug and Alcohol Counselor-SUD Specialist

3 days ago


Monterey, California, United States Sierra Health and Wellness Centers Full time
Drug and Alcohol Counselor-SUD Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Drug and Alcohol Counselor-SUD to join our team at Sierra Health and Wellness Centers. As a key member of our treatment team, you will play a vital role in helping our clients achieve their goals and overcome addiction.

Job Summary

The Drug and Alcohol Counselor-SUD will be responsible for assessing and monitoring clients' behaviors while in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency. You will develop treatment plans to reduce or eliminate substance abuse and criminal thinking, and provide crisis management and counseling services. Additionally, you will facilitate group therapies and education for clients and their families/significant others in a therapeutic setting.

Responsibilities
  • Provide assessment and participate in treatment planning with clients
  • Review client charts for completion of all paperwork with appropriate signatures
  • Facilitate discharge planning and community outreach
  • Respond well to emergencies and initiate action as required
  • Record noteworthy events involving clients' activities in the daily record
  • Respond to client complaints in an efficient and timely manner
  • Check for completion of client orientation by support staff
  • Contact family immediately and set up a schedule of communication for the remainder of treatment if desired by the client
  • Meet with clients individually twice a week at minimum
  • Complete notes for every group and interaction
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings
Requirements
  • Must possess a High School diploma or a GED
  • Certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor by a California Regulatory Agency
  • Candidate must have at minimum one-year of experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling
  • Familiar with HIPAA/client confidential and personal rights
  • Possess a valid License and/or certification in drug and alcohol counseling through an approved Department of Health Care licensing board
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification
  • Valid Driver's License and insurable under Sierra Health and Wellness Centers automobile insurance policy
Preferred Qualifications
  • Two to five years of experience in drug and alcohol counseling
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • 10 days paid vacation
  • 10 holidays/ 5 sick days per year
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with NO monthly premium for employee
  • 401K with a company match of up to 3%
  • Employer paid accident & life Insurance

Sierra Health and Wellness Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law.



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