DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELOR-SUD
Company: Sierra Health and Wellness Centers
Location: Aromas
Posted on: October 15, 2024
Job Description:
Drug and Alcohol Counselor-SUDWe are not looking for job
seekers. We want changemakers! Sierra Health and Wellness use
evidence-based methods to accomplish the restoration of families,
relationships, and self-worth. By transforming the character, we
give life back to the people who have lost it through substance
abuse and mental health issues.The Substance Use Disorder Certified
Counselor (SUDCC) or Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) are
integral in helping our clients achieve their goals. Our stunning
inpatient facility houses 22 clients who receive specialized and
personal care from our staff. Our historic, remodeled mansion is
located in stunning Monterey, with ocean views. Join our team to
provide platinum level care.Positions available :
- Full-time: Dates & Times are subject to change
- Monday-Friday or Sunday-Thursday; 8:00am- 4:30pm
- Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday; 10:00am-6:00pmBenefits For
Full-Time Employees:
- Competitive pay
- 10 days paid vacation
- 10 holidays/ 5 sick days per year
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with NO monthly premium
for employee
- 401K with a company match of up to 3%
- Employer paid accident & life Insurance Duties and
Responsibilities:The SUD Counselor is responsible for assessing and
monitoring clients behaviors while in treatment for chemical and
alcohol abuse and dependency. Generally, your job is to assess your
clients' immediate and long-term needs, and develop a treatment
plan to reduce or eliminate any substance abuse or criminal
thinking. Your job may consist of making referral appointments to
meet mental health or medical needs; work with the Job developer to
build your clients employability or start the process for SSI
depending on your clients needs and capabilities. The SUD Counselor
is responsible for documenting client behavior in group
participation and counseling. Counselors will also be providing
crisis management and counseling services while also running group
therapies and education for the clients and family/significant
others in a therapeutic setting. Other job duties include caring
for clients emotional needs and coordinating treatment and
discharge planning. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
these essential functions.
- Provide assessment and participate in the treatment planning
with clients.
- Review client chart for completion of all paperwork with
appropriate signatures; completing weekly audits each Friday.
- Facilitate discharge planning and community outreach.
- Respond well to emergencies and initiate action as
required.
- Record noteworthy events involving clients activities in the
daily record.
- Respond to client complaints in an efficient and timely
manner.
- Check for completion of client orientation by support
staff.
- Contact family immediately and set up a schedule of
communication for the remainder of treatment if desired by the
client.
- Meet with clients individually twice a week at minimum.
- Complete notes for every group and interaction.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings.
Required education and experience:
- Must possess a High School diploma or a GED.
- Certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor by a California
Regulatory Agency.
- Candidate must have at minimum one-year of experience in Drug
and Alcohol counseling.
- Familiar with HIPAA/client confidential and personal
rights.
- Possess a valid License and/or certification in drug and
alcohol counseling through an approved Department of Health Care
licensing board.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Valid Drivers License and insurable under Sierra Health and
Wellness Centers automobile insurance policy.Preferred education
and experience:
- Two to five years of experience in drug and alcohol
counseling
- Bachelors degree in a related field.Sierra Health and Wellness
is a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab
centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to
alcohol, opiates, amphetamines and other addictive
substances.Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity
Employer that does not discriminate against applicants, employees
or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status,
genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other
category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding
advance directives. Not all services are available at all
offices.Hourly: $27.74 - $36.06 The posted pay range is a
reasonable estimate that the organization believes in good faith it
may pay for this particular job based on the circumstances at the
time of posting. This pay range is not a promise of a particular
wage. Pay may consider several factors including but not limited to
internal equity, experience, specialty, training, hours/shifts
worked, business need, and education. Pay ranges may be adjusted in
the future depending upon many factors including business needs.
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