Substance Abuse Counselor I - Ukiah, United States - County Of Mendocino

County Of Mendocino

Verified Company

Ukiah, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Position:

The current vacancy is in Ukiah, CA. This position provides muchneeded services to our JuvenileJustice/JuvenileHall program and all he various schools throughout the surrounding areas._

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions throughout the County, should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium
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Under direct or general supervision, in either an adult or adolescent program, performs professional counseling to clients who abuse various substances and/or have emotional problems; manages cases; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. _Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al _

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:_
Counsel clients, oneonone or through group counseling sessions, to identify problems, provide strategies for resolution and/ or intervention in order to assist clients in reaching treatment goals.
Provide case management; schedule appointments; screen and provide orientation to clients; respond to crisis calls; provide and/or facilitate therapeutic activities and group counseling sessions, programs, etc.;; conduct assessments; make referrals; develop treatment plans; provide ongoing supportive counseling; document activities and maintain files; Serve as liaison with legal system, schools, organizations, parents, children, etc. on issues concerning clients.
Maintain and provide safe environment for clients and staff.
Write routine and nonroutine reports, including treatment plans, progress notes, charts, closing and/or transfer summaries, using departmental software; sorting and summarizing pertinent material for inclusion in order to maintain records of client treatment progress.
Attend team meetings to discuss client progress.
Administer client urinalysis testing by observing collection firsthand and accepting custody of specimen; deliver specimen to laboratory for analysis in order to protect the chain of custody and ensure accurate and valid test results.
Enter and retrieve data into a computer system; use the computer system to create a variety of reports, progress notes, intake forms and other screening tools and documents.
Transport clients by motor vehicle to and from therapeutic sessions and other treatmentrelated activities in order to facilitate the therapeutic process.
Makes presentations to agencies regarding programs offered.
Maintain and upgrade knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars, meetings and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications, including maintaining CEU's for certification purposes.
Provides substitute coverage when necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent; current enrollment in State Approved AOD Certification program; and one (1) year experience in a substance abuse internship program or providing substance abuse counseling or other peer or group counseling; or, a combination of related education, training, and full-time experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential function of the job.

Special Qualifications:

Within five (5) years of registration, MUST obtain Certification from a California Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) approved certifying organization pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Chapter 8: Certification of Alcohol and Other Drug Counselors.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver's License

Drug and Alcohol Counseling Certificate from accredited college or university (highly desirable)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Modern methods, techniques and procedures used in substance abuse and addiction therapy and counseling.
Basic human physiology, anatomy, biology and the interactions of controlled substances on these systems.
Departmental policies and procedures.
Individual, family and group dynamics.
Crisis intervention techniques.
Community resources.
Ethical and legal standards related to client rights and the handling of client information during a treatment regimen.
Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations and legislative issues, specifically 42 CFR, part
Protocols and procedures of the legal system including the courts.
Methods and techniques of curriculum development and presentation.
Chain of custody requirements for urinalysis testing.
Intervention strategies appropriate to cultural, gender, age group of clients, such as