Substance Use Counselor

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to provide essential services for individuals with substance use disorders. This role involves individual and group counseling, case management, and community outreach, utilizing evidence-based practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Opportunities for both full-time and part-time positions are available, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in substance use or behavioral health.
• Ability to work cooperatively and follow instructions accurately.
• Demonstrated skills in evidence-based substance use counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use disorders services including counseling and case management.
• Conduct level of care assessments and treatment planning.
• Coordinate with prescribing clinicians and community outreach.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Detail Orientation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Substance Use Counselor

Psych-ZSFG-Adult-CWCM

Full Time

80415BR

Job Summary

With general supervision from the STOP Behavioral Health Psychiatric Supervisor 2 (a licensed behavioral health clinician), the social work associate provides substance use disorders services. We use evidence-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed practices including level of care assessments, treatment planning/problem list updates, individual and group counseling, collateral/family services, recovery incentives (point of care urine drug testing with incentives based on results), coordination with prescribing clinicians, case management, and community outreach.

Benefitted Part-Time and Full-Time opportunities are available.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu)

Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The UCSF Department of Psychiatry at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital includes multiple programs located in the community. The largest of these, the Division of Citywide Case Management, provides intensive clinical case management and other behavioral health services designed for adults with serious mental illness.

One of the Citywide Division programs, the Substance Treatment Outpatient Program (STOP), provides outpatient addiction treatment for stimulants, alcohol, and other drugs in the context of serious mental illness, and long-term institutionalization and homelessness. Services include evidence-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed group and individual counseling, supportive family counseling as indicated, contingency management, intensive clinical case management, and community outreach. Services are integrated in larger mental health, medical or criminal justice settings.

STOP at 1263 Mission St. provides outpatient substance use disorders treatment to adults with addictions and serious mental illness, in coordination with psychiatric services they receive there.

The target population is low-income adults with co-occurring substance use, psychiatric and medical conditions. This includes a large proportion of African Americans and Latinos, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The target population includes people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, religious or spiritual practices, socioeconomic classes, partnership statuses, and physical and mental disabilities.

STOP was selected as a site for the California Recovery Incentives Program. California is the first state to receive federal approval for contingency management for substance use disorders as part of the Medicaid program.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience if a bachelor's degree is not possessed; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• One year of work experience in the field of substance use, behavioral health, community outreach, or other human services.
• Strong interpersonal skills that promote effective work and collaboration with individuals of diverse backgrounds in multicultural environments.
• Clear, well-organized oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others. Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; detail oriented. Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to work in a high stress area and apply sound judgment when under pressure.
• Ability to quickly learn, use, and problem-solve, electronic health records, and digital applications and devices.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a variety of environments, including street, low-income housing, jail and hospital settings.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and climb stairs.
• Demonstrated skills in evidence-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed individual and group substance use counseling, with clients with substance use disorders, serious mental illness and disruptive behaviors.
• Knowledge of ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards pertaining to substance use.
• Ability to pass background clearance, including for crimes, fraud, or abuse related to federal healthcare programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual fluency in English and a non-English language adequate to provide counseling and case management.

License/Certification

* Registration or certification with a California approved alcohol and drug counselor certification organization (CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP). If not registered, certified or licensed when applying for the position, the candidate must be eligible to register with one of the entities above.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009341 SOCIAL WORK ASC

Job Category

Allied Health

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

50% - 100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Downtown (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm