DUI Facilitator - SUD COUNSELOR AOD

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Systems, Inc. in San Bernardino, CA is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide drug and alcohol counseling within a non-residential program. The role includes individual and group sessions, orientation, and recovery skills training to empower clients.

The position requires either certification or progress toward certification plus 2+ years in addiction services, knowledge of Title 9 DUI requirements, and strong documentation abilities. Full-time, 30+ hours weekly, $28/hour.

Qualifications

• Certified or actively pursuing alcohol and drug certification with 2+ years of experience.
• BA/BS in human services with 1+ year of alcohol/drug experience.
• Knowledge of California Title 9 DUI program as a provider.
• Ability to produce legible, clear written documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager.
• Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and related services.
• Document and chart client progress; complete required paperwork timely.
• Attend treatment meetings and contribute to treatment/discharge plans.
• Designate new target goals aligned with treatment goals.
• Initiate timely interventions and integrate clinical concepts.
• Assist in program development and service delivery improvements.
• Collaborate with staff to manage client behavior and needs.
• Schedule daily activities and short-term groups.

Skills

Substance abuse counseling

Written documentation

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in human services

Alcohol & Drug Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Full time over 30 hrs Professional 555 SB DUI Prgm, San Bernardino, CA, US

Salary Range: $28.00 To $28.00 Hourly

At TURNour mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Growthand Cultureare at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

JOB SUMMARY

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides drug and alcohol counseling to adult clients authorized to receive substance abuse treatment under a non-residential substance abuse or mental health program. Counselors interact with clients on a day-to-day basis providing individual and group counseling, as well as engaging in rehabilitation activities. The Substance Abuse Counselor provides clients with orientation, training, substance abuse recovery skills and information, and leadership necessary to provide clients with the ability to recover from substance abuse addiction. The Substance Abuse Counselor may be assigned additional counseling duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Maintain a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager. Provide a variety of interventions including
• individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant sobriety-related services to clients.
• Document, review, and chart client progress; Complete all required paperwork, on time .
• Attend treatment meetings and provides input to treatment plan. Prepares treatment and discharge plans and discharge summaries.
• Designate new target goals for clients consistent with overall treatment goals.
• Initiate appropriate and timely interventions.
• Integrate the clinical concept with sound theoretical and practical applications of rehabilitative and individual group and milieu counseling principles.
• Provide input to develop and improve program servicing and delivery.
• Assist other staff in dealing with problematic client behavior.
• Schedule daily activity and recreational activities and short-term special groups.
• Act as co-leader in assigned groups.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.
• Comply with all TURN and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPPA standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet one of the following:

Certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity plus two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, preferred, OR,

Actively working toward a recognized alcohol and drug certification and two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, OR,

B.A./B.S. degree in human service field and one year of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions

Working knowledge of California’s Title 9 DUI program as a provider, required.

Ability to produce legible, clear, and concise written documentation

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software

Ability to set priorities, problem solve, and react appropriately to emergency situations

Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

Lifting/carrying heavy items Driving – in the course of job duties Using hands/fingers

Pushing/pulling/dragging items Standing for long periods Sitting for long periods

OTHER DUTIES

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.