The Substance Abuse Counselor provides individual and group counseling to adult clients in a non-residential setting. Responsibilities include maintaining a caseload, documenting client progress, and developing treatment and discharge plans.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a recognized alcohol and drug certification with two years of experience, or a bachelor's degree in a human service field with one year of experience. Proficiency in California’s Title 9 DUI program and bilingual Spanish speaking skills are required.
At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.
Sign-On Bonus Agreement – $500
A total of $500 will be awarded as a sign-on bonus.
Payment Terms: The full amount will be paid upon successful completion of three (3) months of continuous employment with TURN BHS.
Job summary
The Substance Abuse Counselor provides drug and alcohol counseling to adult clients authorized to receive substance abuse treatment under a non-residential substance abuse or mental health program. Counselors interact with clients on a day-to-day basis providing individual and group counseling, as well as engaging in rehabilitation activities. The Substance Abuse Counselor provides clients with orientation, training, substance abuse recovery skills and information, and leadership necessary to provide clients with the ability to recover from substance abuse addiction. The Substance Abuse Counselor may be assigned additional counseling duties.
Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Maintain a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager. Provide a variety of interventions including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant sobriety-related services to clients.
Document, review, and chart client progress; Complete all required paperwork, on time.
Attend treatment meetings and provides input to treatment plan. Prepares treatment and discharge plans and discharge summaries.
Designate new target goals for clients consistent with overall treatment goals.
Initiate appropriate and timely interventions.
Integrate the clinical concept with sound theoretical and practical applications of rehabilitative and individual group and milieu counseling principles.
Provide input to develop and improve program servicing and delivery.
Assist other staff in dealing with problematic client behavior.
Schedule daily activity and recreational activities and short-term special groups.
Act as co-leader in assigned groups.
Other relevant duties as assigned.
Comply with all TURN and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPPA standards.
Qualifications
Must meet one of the following:
Certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity plus two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, preferred, OR,
Actively working toward a recognized alcohol and drug certification and two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, OR,
B.A./B.S. degree in human service field and one year of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions
Working knowledge of California’s Title 9 DUI program as a provider, required.
Ability to produce legible, clear, and concise written documentation
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software
Ability to set priorities, problem solve, and react appropriately to emergency situations
Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team
Cultural Competency understanding required.
Bilingual Spanish speaking required
Physical requirements
These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.
☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing ☒ Speaking
☒ Stooping/Bending ☒ Working in cramped spaces ☒ Moving around facility
☒ Moving between offices/clients ☐ Driving ☒ Climbing
☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items ☒ Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods
☐ Working outside/underground ☒ Using hands/fingers ☒ Sitting for long periods
I can perform the above functions
☐ Without accommodation ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify
Other duties
This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions.
