Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor

YMCA of Honolulu; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Referral bonuses

Discounts on programs

Job summary

YMCA of Honolulu is seeking a dedicated clinician to serve teens in an intensive treatment program. The role requires delivering direct counseling, maintaining a 12–15 client caseload, and coordinating care across intake, treatment planning, and family sessions.

The position emphasizes documentation, supervision, and community outreach. Ideal candidates may have CSAC certification or related field experience, along with basic computer skills and CPR/First Aid.

Qualifications

• One year of experience with adolescents or completion of AOD coursework.
• Ability to provide direct client care and counseling.
• Experience delivering treatment-related services and documenting progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide 20 direct client service hours weekly.
• Schedule and conduct intake/orientation within two days of referral.
• Maintain caseload of 12–15 clients.
• Document client status in Screening, Intake, Orientation, Assessments, and Treatment Planning.
• Develop ASA-driven Comprehensive Treatment Plans.
• Meet with clients per plan and update every two weeks.
• Study core treatment materials and participate in supervision.
• Communicate objectives and plan for client outcomes.
• Create post-discharge follow-up plans at 90 & 180 days.
• Meet clients in school, community, and home settings.

Skills

Adolescent counseling

Group counseling

Case management

Documentation skills

Crisis intervention

Public speaking

Education

CSAC preferred

Bachelor's in Human Services or equivalent

First aid/CPR

Tools

OMNI Forms

Microsoft Office

Job description

PAY RANGE:

$51,000- $55,000 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY:

At the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. This position requires the delivery of high quality services to teens who meet the criteria for admission to an appropriate level of care for substance abuse treatment services. This will be accomplished by maintaining a caseload of 12-15 clients and providing between one (1) and eight (8) hours of services as directed on client treatment plan. Reports directly to the Field Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

1. Provides (20) Direct Client service hours weekly. Each client to receive between one (1) and eight (8) hours per week of face-to-face Individual and/or Group counseling sessions.

2. Schedules, conducts and completes an intake/orientation interview with each referred youth within two (2) days of referral.

3. Accepts all appropriate referrals to program and secure Field Supervisor approval for admission. Maintains a case load of 12-15 clients.

4. Understands, implements, and maintains program procedures for documenting client status in Screening, Intake, Orientation, Assessments, Treatment Planning, Counseling, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Client Education, Referral, Report and Recordkeeping and Consultation.

5. Identifies and assesses client problem areas and develop an A.S.A.M.-Driven Comprehensive Treatment Plan.

6. Meets with client as stipulated on treatment plan and up date plan every 2 weeks. Document client progress using Data – Assessment-Plan (DAP) format.

7. Reads and takes responsibility for learning the following basic treatment program material; Twelve Core Functions, © Stages of Change, © Living in Balance, © and Motivational Interviewing. © 8. Participates in three(3) hours of supervision weekly.

9. Communicates to client and puts in place a plan to address the specific Objectives needed for client to attain program Outcomes.

10. Creates with client a plan of action to secure follow-up information 90 days and 180 days after discharge from the program.

11. Is available to meet with clients in school, in the community and at their home

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills & Knowledge:

• 1 year experience working with adolescents or have a working knowledge by completing Alcohol and other Drug (AOD) classes
• Ability to perform the full range of client care services related duties required in the delivery of Substance Abuse Treatment services to Adolescents
• Demonstrates ability to understand and consistently achieve program expectations
• Demonstrates ability to understand and implement the concepts of delivering treatment services to include the Twelve Core Functions, © Stages of Change, © Motivational Interviewing, © and Living in Balance ©
• Has knowledge of the theories of counseling and work toward developing skills to implement them
• Has an understanding of facilitating Process, Task, Educational, Recreational and Skill building groups.
• Demonstrates skills in facilitating Individual, and family counseling sessions.
• Ability to speak in public and present Alcohol and Other Drug Information and YMCA Program information.
• Demonstrates an understanding and sensitivity to serving a culturally diverse population.
• Demonstrates safe and defensive driving skills
• Demonstrates an ability to write clear comprehensive admission reports and use information gathered through Intake and assessment to develop an appropriate evaluation.
• Understands the elements of a Substance Abuse Assessment Interview and prepare an Assessment narrative with recommendations.

Education & Training:

• State of Hawaii Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) preferred
• Bachelors’ Degree in Human Services or High School Degree and three (3 years) minimum, successful and substantial field experience in substance abuse treatment.
• Computer literate in Basic computer skills, Microsoft applications and OMNI Forms
• Current First AID and CPR Certificate
• Current TB clearance

WHY THE Y?:

• Free Y membership with employment
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

Child Protection Commitment:

The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns. All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.

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