Bilingual Adult Treatment Counselor Float

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is hiring a Full-Time Bilingual Adult Treatment Counselor in Santa Barbara. This role involves supporting various adult programs and conducting substance abuse counseling.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual, have at least one year of experience in alcohol or drug counseling, and possess strong documentation skills. The position offers a salary range of $22-$25, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid time off, and training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish/English required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in alcohol/drug counseling.
• Knowledge of individual counseling principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling, education, and relapse prevention.
• Complete documentation accurately and within time frames.
• Maintain effective communication with supervisors and support staff.

Skills

Bilingual Counseling

Documentation Skills

Organizational Skills

Substance Abuse Assessment

Education

Substance Abuse Counselor Registration or Certification

Job description

Bilingual Adult Treatment Counselor - Float, Downtown Santa Barbara

The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) is hiring a Full-Time Bilingual Counselor to support our Adult Programs in downtown Santa Barbara, including SB-38 multiple offender DUI program and Adult Residential Program. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a robust team of Alcohol and Drug Counselors assisting adults in our community.

Licenses

• Substance Abuse counselor registration, certification, or clinical license from a State of California Accredited Institution.

Experience

• Experience providing counseling services to diverse, bilingual, bicultural clients preferred.
• Bilingual, Spanish/English required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the field of alcohol/drug counseling required.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Specific knowledge of individual counseling principles and techniques, and substance abuse assessment and case planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group substance abuse counseling, education, and relapse prevention sessions.
• Conduct treatment planning and assessment for clients.
• Complete documentation accurately, professionally, and within the prescribed time frame.
• Maintain effective communication with supervisors, support staff, and external service providers.
• Uphold all HIPAA compliance standards.
• Collect payment from clients.
• Keep abreast of current literature and research in the field of alcoholism and drug addiction/abuse.
• Maintain a caseload and ensure weekly services are provided to meet the needs of the individuals served.
• Develop, review, and update individualized treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with clients and clinical supervisors.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Afternoon and evening hours required to meet the needs of our clients. 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.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

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