Counselor Aod I Registered Mc - Downey, United States - Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc.

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc.
Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc.
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Southern California Alcohol and Drug Program
Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc.

(SCADP) was established in 1972 in a grassroots effort by community members seeking alternatives to prison for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD).

SCADP is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization providing residential and outpatient treatment services to individuals throughout
Los Angeles. Offering services with a continuum of care to underserved and disadvantaged populations.


Clients are assessed using the full American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) assessment and receive the following services: Education and counseling groups, individual counseling sessions with Substance Abuse Specialist and/or a therapist, case management, transportation, and random drug screening.

Services will be provided, free of cost, to Medi-Cal and My Health LA qualified individuals who meet medical necessity. Assistance with enrolling in Medi-Cal or My Health LA programs is available.


JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE


The Counselor AOD I - MC, is a Registered AOD Counselor, under supervision of a Certified AOD Counselor or Licensed Therapist, is responsible for the provision of alcohol and drug treatment services to clients and their families, engaging in treatment plan process with therapist and case manager and ongoing clinical documentation to support the whole person care of the client.

The Counselor will have completed the formal coursework required for Certification by an approved Certifying Organization, and be achieving the supervised hours required for Certification.

Meets annual registration renewal requirements and submits annual renewal of Registration until Certification is earned.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • As part of a multidisciplinary Case Management team, performs primary alcohol and drug counseling functions including screening, assessment, and intake;
  • Provides one on one mentoring and support to clients
  • Teaches clients independent living and problemsolving skills develop, plan and initiate methods of exposing clients to healthy lifestyle activities designed to alter former lifestyles, attitudes, images and other negative behavioral patterns.
  • Acts as advocate for client before outside social service and legal organizations
  • Collaborate with Case Manager and therapist to ensure that critical linkages to support services meeting the medical, mental health, housing and education needs of the participant are consistently and effectively delivered;
  • As part of the Case Management Team, conducts crisis intervention
  • Leads or coordinates group, individual, and educational sessions
  • Coordinates treatment services with members of the multidisciplinary Case Management team
  • Conducts discharge and transition planning; drafts discharge summary
  • Meets regularly with supervisor and multidisciplinary Case Management Team to ensure the implementation of prescribed treatment protocol, the success of the client in the execution of the treatment/case plan.
  • Attend and participate in scheduled supervision meetings with assigned supervisor;
  • Attend and participate in shift exchange meetings, case conferences, staff meetings and other treatment team meetings in accordance with program needs
  • Ensures timely and accurate records are kept, both hard (paper) copy and electronic health records. These records shall document all treatments and client progress, including records of client selfadministration of prescribed medication.
  • The Counselor shall monitor Selfadministration of medication, and shall monitor and collect drug screens as may be required.
  • All recordkeeping shall support client's privacy rights under HIPAA, be in accord with State and Federal law, and SCADP policy and procedure.
  • Prepare reports as required by funder.
  • Adheres to professional standards of care and conduct, as set forth by licensure/certification and SCADP policy, including ongoing professional education and organizational training sessions as may be required.
  • Transports program participants to scheduled appointments, events and meetings as may be required and as assigned.
  • Assist with program and outreach events as may be required.
  • Participates in coverage of telephone hotline, pursuant to organization training and procedure.
  • Other duties as may be required to support SCADP mission and goals.

Qualifications:


REQUIREMENTS:


  • Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

EDUCATION:


  • Alcohol and Drug Counseling Registration by an approved accrediting organization (CCAPP, CADTP or CADEE)

EXPERIENCE:


  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in the provision of SUD treatment services working with the target population

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Services related discipline
  • Strong crisis management skills
  • Conflict resolution & deescala
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