Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

5 days ago

Los Angeles, California, United States Benchmark Human Services Full time
Benchmark Human Services Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor to join our team at Benchmark Human Services. As a leading organization in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to individuals and families in need.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, and delivery of substance use treatment and education to individuals identified as experiencing substance misuse, abuse, or dependence. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with individuals, families, and healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide face-to-face or virtual coaching and training with family members, caregivers, and DSP staff of participating IDD/BH providers.
  • Assist agency staff with development, implementation, and monitoring of clinical Treatment Plans (or equivalent behavior support plan) including coaching on skill development, data collection, and fidelity checks.
  • Develop personalized treatment plans for individuals, based on their specific strengths, capabilities, resources, supports, needs, and goals.
  • Model positive behavioral supports and respond to emergency situations as trained.
  • Perform substance use assessment through direct interview, collateral interview, completion of evidence-based tools, review of available assessments, diagnostic impressions, and treatment history, and other means as appropriate to the individual.
  • Participate in provider wraparound or consultation meetings by reporting assessment results and offering rationale for best practice recommendations in areas of expertise.
  • Provide crisis assessment, de-escalation, and support to the individual and teams as required.
  • Complete all documentation as expected in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with Program Director, Program Manager, and other team members on individual and provider support activities.
  • Attend all agency, departmental, and client-specific meetings as directed.
  • Report any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to supervisor or department director and to appropriate state authorities as required by state rules and regulations.
  • Comply with all organization standards to assure the health, safety, and confidentiality of all individuals.
  • Facilitate group therapy sessions to foster peer support and provide a safe space for individuals to share their experiences.
  • Educate individuals, their families, caregivers, and other professionals about the effects of substance abuse, the process of recovery, and available resources.
Requirements
  • Associate's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Certification or licensure as an Addiction Treatment Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, or Alcohol Drug Counselor as required by state regulations.
  • Two years' experience working with individuals with behavioral health diagnoses.
  • Valid BLS CPR and Basic First Aid certification.
  • Crisis de-escalation verbal skills and physical management training certificate, i.e., Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).
  • Maintain valid driver's license and auto insurance.
  • Must be computer literate.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Fluent bilingual speaker in one or more of the following languages: English/Spanish; English/Mandarin; English/Korean; English/Tagalog.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university.
  • One year of experience working with individuals with IDD diagnoses.

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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