Job Summary
The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is responsible for providing outpatient treatment and supportive services for chemically dependent individuals and their families in our new San Bruno Outpatient Facility. Our program is Drug Medi-Cal certified and DHCS State-licensed.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Facilitate individual, family and peer group sessions. Preferably with a strong background in group-dynamics
- Participate in clinical consultations, professional collaboration, and case management meetings to insure clients’ compliance to policies.
- Conduct individualized guidance sessions with clients to monitor progress in their recovery plan.
- Complete psychosocial assessment and intake of client to determine appropriate treatment and develop program for individualized guided sessions.
- Submit report and required paperwork (CADDS, database forms, contract reports etc.) in accordance with established timelines.
- Conduct or coordinate educational and training workshop for participants
- Participate in educational, training and outreach activities as assigned.
- Attend staff meetings and assist student interns as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- A minimum two year’s experience in the substance abuse field in a capacity of counselor or equivalent position.
- Completed CAADE, CADTP, CCAPP; or enrolled in AOD Classes working towards AOD Certification.
- If in recovery a minimum of three years documented and continuous sobriety.
- Bilingual and bicultural with the ability to speak Spanish and English preferred.
Work Remotely
- Temporarily due to COVID-19
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