Certified Drug Alcohol Counselor

Turning Point Community Programs; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Community Programs in Sacramento is seeking a licensed addiction counselor to provide psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for adults.

The role emphasizes counseling individuals and families, crisis intervention, and coordinating referrals to medical, social and employment services. CADAC license and California driver’s license are required, with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• CADAC license and experience with dually diagnosed adults.
• Experience counseling individuals and groups in substance abuse and psychiatric settings.
• California driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Counsels clients individually and in groups to support recovery from alcohol and drug dependency.
• Interviews clients, reviews records, and collaborates with other professionals.
• Advocates for clients and assists with accessing services and supports.
• Provides crisis intervention and coordinates referrals to medical, social and employment services.
• Forms treatment plans and conducts prevention programs for substance abuse.
• Transports clients to appointments and program activities when needed.
• Maintains reports and case histories and supports staff as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Family counseling

Advocacy

Education

CADAC license

Experience with dually diagnosed adults

Job description

General Purpose

Under the administrative supervision of the Program Director or designee, this position is responsible for providing psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for adults.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position is responsible for counseling and aiding clients and families requiring assistance dealing with substance abuse problems, such as alcohol or drug abuse. Functions as a Personal Service Coordinator for a case load of dually diagnosed clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Illustrative)

• The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
• Assists clients to identify and progress toward their chosen goals.
• Advocates for clients in all areas of treatment and helps them apply for and receive services.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify, when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the situation.
• Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals.
• Formulates program for treatment and rehabilitation of client, including facilitation of support groups.
• Counsels clients individually and in group sessions to assist client in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency.
• Counsels family members to assist family in dealing with and providing support for client.
• Refers client to other support services as needed such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services.
• Monitors condition of client to evaluate success of therapy, and adapts treatment as needed.
• Prepares and maintains reports and case histories.
• Formulates and conducts programs to promote prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.
• Safely transports clients and other passengers to and from appointments and activities and other program business relevant to position using own personal vehicle.
• Provides support and training for other staff members as needed.
• Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.
• Attends staff meetings unless approval for non-attendance is secured from Team Leader or Program Director.

Minimum Qualifications and Certifications & Licenses

Education, Training and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through the possession of a CADAC license and varied experience working with dually diagnosed adults (substance abuse and psychiatric disability).

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements

• Valid CADAC license
• California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration if driving;
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm