Integrated Dual-Diagnosis Counselor

Merced County; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County is seeking a staff member to assist in planning and delivering specialized mental health, drug and alcohol services for dually diagnosed clients. The role involves counseling individuals, groups and families, and coordinating recovery plans with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires knowledge of counseling techniques, data collection, and crisis intervention, with duties including client intake, documentation, and interagency communication.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience related to alcohol and drug abuse treatment or prevention, and at least one (1) year of experience providing service to mentally ill individuals.
• One (1) year of which must have included providing counseling or presentations equivalent to that of an Alcohol and Drug Services Intern or Mental Health Worker II with Merced County.
• A valid Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling or Addiction Services. Employees who do not maintain a valid certificate will be terminated.
• Two (2) years of advanced education (60 units of college credit) in psychology, sociology, or a closely related field may substitute for the two (2) years of the required experience.
• Certification as CAS/CADAC/MICA may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing and implementing specialized mental health, drug and alcohol services for the dually diagnosed.
• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions with program clients and their families.
• Facilitate alcohol and drug treatment groups for mentally ill clients.
• Prepare and administer individual recovery plans with program clients with support of other professionals.
• Collect and record pertinent social data on program clients.
• Perform client intake and discharge procedures and crisis intervention services.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Documentation

Data entry

Stress management

Education

Two years college credits in psychology

CAS/CADAC/MICA substitutions

Job description

Merced County is seeking a staff member to assist in planning and delivering specialized mental health, drug and alcohol services for dually diagnosed clients. The role involves counseling individuals, groups and families, and coordinating recovery plans with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires knowledge of counseling techniques, data collection, and crisis intervention, with duties including client intake, documentation, and interagency communication.