Intake and Recovery Counselor

The Salvation Army Southern California; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking an Intake and Recovery Counselor for Harbor Light Center. The role screenst clients, conducts assessments, and provides case management counseling with a focus on stabilization and aftercare planning.

Responsibilities include discharges, UA administration, documentation, and coordination with community agencies. Requires a high school diploma, 2 years in counseling, and CA Title 9 license or certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years' experience in substance abuse and/or mental health counseling.
• CA Title 9 certification or license (13010) required.
• Knowledge of community resources and linkages with recovery communities.
• Experience with substance abuse, mental illness, and barriers to self-sufficiency.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• First Aid and CPR certification within 14 days of employment.
• Tuberculosis clearance within 7 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client discharges as directed by the Program Director or Executive Director.
• Assist with urine analysis (UA) administration and documentation.
• Support client screening, assessment, and stabilization services.
• Complete discharge paperwork, including aftercare plans, referrals, and agency correspondence.
• Maintain accurate case records according to Harbor Light Center standards.
• Build referral partnerships and coordinate services with community agencies.
• Attend staff meetings and collaborate with team members.
• Monitor and evaluate resident progress throughout the program.
• Provide case management services as assigned.
• Facilitate individual counseling and group sessions, including education and process groups.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Excellent organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Clinical documentation knowledge

Medi-Cal Delivery System knowledge

Diversity population experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CA Title 9 certification or license (13010)

First Aid and CPR certification

Tuberculosis clearance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Intake and Recovery Counselor works closely with the Program Director and is responsible for client screening/assessment and to carry out case management counseling services for clients in the Harbor Light Center.

Pay range

$32-$36 Hourly

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with client discharges as directed by the Program Director or Executive Director
• Assist with urine analysis (UA) administration and documentation
• Support client screening, assessment, and stabilization services
• Complete discharge paperwork, including aftercare plans, referrals, and agency correspondence
• Maintain accurate case records according to Harbor Light Center standards
• Build referral partnerships and coordinate services with community agencies
• Attend staff meetings and collaborate with team members
• Monitor and evaluate resident progress throughout the program
• Provide case management services as assigned
• Facilitate individual counseling and group sessions, including education and process groups
• Other related duties as required

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Experience in substance abuse and/or mental health counseling (2 years required)
• Certification or License pursuant to CA Code of Regulations, Title 9
• 13010 (required)
• Knowledge of community resources and linkages with Multi-Diagnosis and Substances Abuse Recovery communities.
• Experience working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental illness, and other potential barriers to self-sufficiency
• Experience with Microsoft programs
• First Aid and CPR certification (within first fourteen days of employment – company provided)
• Tuberculosis clearance (within first seven days of employment)

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to maintain required continuing education hours and certifications (CEH or CEU) to meet regulatory requirements
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
• Ability to work with a highly diverse population
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of clinical documentation
• Knowledge of Medi-Cal Delivery System
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed treatment

Equipment Used

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)

ADA Statement

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment Of Religious Purposes Of The Salvation Army

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.