Substance Abuse Counselor - San Diego, United States - WestCare Foundation

WestCare Foundation San Diego, United States

4 weeks ago

Description

Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Details

Job Location

San Diego Armstrong - San Diego, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$ $28.00 Hourly

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Person in this position will be responsible for the counseling and case management of clients enrolled in the program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Utilize intake and screening instruments using a gender-specific assessment of needs to obtain a complete medical history; history of substance abuse; physical, emotional, and sexual abuse/incest history; education level; work history; involvement with the legal system.

Deliver individual and group substance abuse counseling services, substance abuse educational services, and other gender-specific and culturally responsible therapeutic activities throughout the continuum of care.

Provide counseling for trauma resulting from physical and domestic violence, sexual abuse, and relapse prevention.

Conduct frequent random urine testing.

Create opportunities to complete GED and continue academic education through on-site and community resources.

Arrange for the onsite provision of HIV_AIDS counseling and for pre and post HIV testing.

Establish formal linkages with community providers for provision of all necessary services including basic needs of food, clothing, housing, finances, assistance in legal matters, family planning, vocational and educational needs, transportation, health care, mental health services, child welfare services and support services.

Maintenance of individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including documentation of vocational/educational activities as well as all other pertinent documentation.

Serve as a trainer for program staff.

Participate in daily shift exchange including documenting in facility log at the end of shifts and thoroughly reviewing log at the start of shifts.

Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

COMPENTENCIES:
Must possess knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse and personality dynamics of the substance abuser.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.

Ability to work well in a team environment.

Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.

Professional appearance and demeanor.

Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.

Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).

Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from LEIE.

Valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare's vehicle insurance is required; and

CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.

As mandated by the State of California those employees who work at Residential, Outpatient, Sober Living, provide Mental Health Services, or Transitional Living Facilities must be fully vaccinated by September 30, 2021.

Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly.

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with.

Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year experience as a counselor in a treatment program facility is required.

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Alcohol and Drug Registration and actively pursuing Certification, in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is required at time of hire;Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is primarily performed in an office or in a residential treatment setting; and

Some outdoor activities may be required.

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