Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor

East Valley Community Health Center Inc.; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Defined contribution retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

East Valley Community Health Center Inc. in Pomona, CA seeks a qualified substance abuse counselor to provide direct counseling to patients with opioid and other substance use disorders, including those on MAT.

The role includes prevention services, using SBIRT, MET, and CBT, plus facilitation of weekly support groups and collaboration with the Care Team. The position requires a California Drug and Alcohol Certificate, CPR certification, and at least 1 year in a drug/alcohol setting.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheet programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct substance abuse counseling to patients including those on MAT.
• Deliver prevention services for at-risk individuals with mild–moderate screening scores.
• Utilize evidence-based treatments (SBIRT, MET, CBT) to reduce substance abuse.
• Facilitate weekly support groups.
• Maintain a caseload of 35 patients and provide consultations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

MS Word & Excel

Education

Drug and Alcohol Certificate (CAC/CAAD Educators)

Job description

MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Provide direct substance abuse counseling to patients with opioid and other substance abuse disorders including patients receiving medicated assisted treatment (MAT).
• Provide prevention services for patients who have a mild to moderate scoring on the alcohol and or drug screener but are at risk of developing a substance abuse disorder.
• Utilize evidenced base treatment strategies such as: SBIRT (Screening, Brief Interventions, and Referral to Treatment), Motivational Enhancement treatment (MET) and Cognitive Behavioral Treatment approaches (CBT) to decrease substance abuse.
• Facilitate weekly support groups
• Maintain a caseload of 35 ongoing substance abuse treatment patients in addition to providing consultations.
• Develop a collaborative relationship with Care Team providers and present patient care presentations on progress, treatment, and goals as part of integrative healthcare approach.
• Attend Care Team meetings/case conferences/trainings with the primary care providers and/or other behavioral health staff members.
• Complete documentation according to department standards within a 24 hour period and participate in monthly quality assurance documentation reviews.
• Provide consultation services: Brief assessment, crisis intervention, case management, linkage to longer term care, referrals, coping skills training, psycho-education, and support of medical treatment regimen.
• Provide liaison services: Formal and informal education of providers and East Valley staff of substance abuse services, substance abuse disorders, and empirically validated treatments.
• Network and collaborate with outside agencies to create ongoing partnerships for substance abuse treatment.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a current valid Drug and Alcohol Certificate issued by the California Consortium of Addictions Programs and Professionals and or the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification required.
• One year of work experience in a drug and alcohol work setting.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheet programs.

DOE: $24.00- $28.34

East Valley offers a competitive salary, and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and defined contribution retirement plan. You will also enjoy a work-life balance with paid time off and holidays throughout the year.

EOE is the Law. It is the stated policy of EVCHC to conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

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