Adult Treatment Counselor

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) is hiring an Adult Treatment Counselor for Project Recovery outpatient services in Santa Barbara. Join a robust team providing individual and group counseling to assist clients in recovery and community reintegration.

The role requires a college degree in a helping profession and MFCC or CAC preferred, with at least one year of counseling experience. This is a full-time, in-person position with benefits and a salary range of $22–$25 per hour, DOE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a helping profession (Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, etc.) and MFCC or CAC preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in alcohol/drug counseling.
• Knowledge of ASAM assessments and DHCS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in treatment/discharge planning and assessment.
• Conduct individual and group counseling, education, and relapse prevention sessions.
• Complete client ASAM assessments and follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate client files and case notes per DMC ODS Guidelines.

Skills

Counseling

Relapse prevention

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

College degree in helping profession

MFCC or CAC preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Adult Treatment Counselor – Project Recovery

The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) is hiring a Treatment Counselor to join a team of Counselors for Project Recovery outpatient treatment services program. Be a part of a robust team of Alcohol and Drug Counselors assisting individuals in our community and make a real impact!

Education

• College degree in helping profession (Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, etc.) and MFCC or CAC preferred.

Licenses

• Registration or Certification with an AOD certifying organization recognized by DHCS in good standing.

Experience

• Minimum one-year experience in the field of alcohol/drug counseling required.
• Specific knowledge of individual and group counseling principles and techniques, and of substance abuse assessment and case planning.
• Knowledge of resources for treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation in the area.
• Knowledge of DMC ODS Standard of care.
• Ability to write appropriate professional letters and reports, to communicate verbally with professionals and with clients from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize own professional limitations so that appropriate referrals can be made.
• High standards of professional ethics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Software and Databases

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in treatment/discharge planning and assessment.
• Attend weekly staff meeting.
• Conduct individual and group substance abuse counseling, education, and relapse prevention sessions.
• Complete client ASAM assessments and follow ups.
• Timely and appropriate Client File Documentation, Case Notes, and File Examination, within DMC ODS Guidelines.
• Complete required annual trainings for Santa Barbara County Dept. of Behavioral Wellness.
• Maintaining files and case notes properly documenting client's progress and attendance. Case notes must use DMC ODS waiver language and definitions.
• Keep abreast of the current literature and research in the field of alcoholism and drug addiction/abuse and the DMC ODDS waiver including all DHCS requirements pertaining substance abuse treatment.
• Assuring that all clinic administrative records are properly maintained and routed.
• Uphold a professional image of the Santa Barbara Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse always.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Program Manager

This is a full-time position, non-exempt position that includes medical/vision/dental benefits, vacation, sick, and holiday pay. This position is 40 hours per week with a schedule of Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. This is an in-person position, and a successful candidate would be required onsite in Santa Barbara.

Compensation is dependent of the level of prior experience and qualifications, with a salary range of $22-$25 for Registered Counselors and a rate increase potential for bilingual (Spanish/English) and Certified Counselors.

In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services, staff require an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during the duration of employment.

If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact HR via email at [e-mail] or via phone at [phone] with any questions.