The Recovery Counselor provides ethical and professional addiction counseling and case management services to program participants, while also carrying out administrative functions to support the Center's operations. Key duties include developing action plans, evaluating participant progress, referring participants to necessary resources, and facilitating group counseling sessions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and have two years of required experience in substance abuse and/or mental health counseling. A mandatory requirement is registration or certification pursuant to CA Code of Regulations, Title 9 § 13010, along with maintaining continuing education compliance.
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Job description
PAYRATE
Pay is based on current status of candidate.
$32 Hourly for Registered AOD
$36 Hourly for Certified AOD
Overview
The Recovery Counselor is a registered or certified counselor that is responsible for providing ethical and professional addiction counseling and case management services to our program participants. The Recovery Counselor carries out administrative functions to support the Center in its overall operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Attend all meetings
Identify, network, and refer participants to community-based services
Act as lead and point of contact for situations regarding clinical responses
Participate in intake and orientation to the program
Develop, implement, and document action plans with program participants
Evaluate program participant progress during all phases of the program
Maintain files, correspondence, and statistics
Submit required reports and information documenting services provided to participants
Report evidence or suspicion of abuse to proper authorities
Refer program participants to internal and external resources based on their treatment needs
Accompany program participants to off-site appointments
Review and be ready to present the progress of each program participant in weekly case conferences
Create and update discharge and aftercare planning to support ongoing long-term recovery, including referrals to appropriate post-care resources
Respond to emergencies that occur in the residence
Assist with all emergency evacuations
Follow and reinforce program policies, requirements, and expectations
Facilitate group counseling sessions
Other related duties as required
Education and experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
Experience in substance abuse and/or mental health counseling (2 years required)
Registration or Certification pursuant to CA Code of Regulations, Title 9 § 13010 (required)
Maintain compliance with the requirements for continuing education hours and/or units (CEH or CEU) as determined by the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs and/or other regulatory agencies
First Aid and CPR certification (within first fourteen days of employment – company provided)
Tuberculosis clearance (within first seven days of employment)
Experience working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental illness, and other potential barriers to self-sufficiency
Experience with Microsoft programs
Skills and abilities
Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
Ability to work with a highly diverse population
Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
Ability to multi-task
Excellent organizational skills
Knowledge of clinical documentation
Knowledge of Medi-Cal Delivery System
Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed treatment
Physical requirements
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)
Equipment used
• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
ADA Statement
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army
Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
At-Will
Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.
