CADAC-Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor

Turning Point Community Programs; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Community Programs in Sacramento, CA seeks a direct service counselor to provide psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services to adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders. This is an at-will position reporting to the Program Director.

Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy for access to services, case management, and documentation.

Qualifications

• CADAC license required.
• California driver’s license and active vehicle insurance required.
• Reliable transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if vehicle is more than five years old (excluding two-wheeled transport).

Responsibilities

• Counsels clients individually and in group sessions to assist clients in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency.
• Advocates for clients in treatment and helps them apply for services.
• Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals.
• Monitors client condition and adapts treatment as needed.
• Prepares and maintains reports and case histories.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Group counseling

Case management

Documentation

Transportation

Education

CADAC license

Driver's license

Job description

Turning Point Community Programs in Sacramento, CA seeks a direct service counselor to provide psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services to adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders. This is an at-will position reporting to the Program Director.

Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy for access to services, case management, and documentation.