Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Helpline Youth Counseling; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HEALTH

DENTAL

VISION>

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

403b

Job summary

Helpline Youth Counseling is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide intervention services, assessments, and counseling for youth and adults. You will develop treatment plans, document progress, and support families with referrals.

The role requires CA-approved certification and at least 2 years of relevant SUD experience; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Flex schedules include evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Certificate in a CA-approved drug/alcohol program is required.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive SUD treatment experience with youth and adults.
• Experience with intakes, assessments, case management, reviews and group facilitation.
• Experience with treatment planning and relapse prevention.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance abuse intervention services including assessments, case management, individual, group and family counseling.
• Develop and execute treatment plans, progress notes and required documentation.
• Facilitate didactic groups and program activities as scheduled.
• Provide resource and referral information for clients and families.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of all job-related activities.
• Attend assigned meetings and trainings.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education

Certificate in drug/alcohol program (CA approved)

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Substance Use Disorder Counselor will:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide substance abuse intervention services to referred clients which includes, but is not limited to, assessments, case management, individual, group and family counseling services
• Develops and executes treatment plans, progress notes and other Drug Medi-Cal required documentation
• Facilitate didactic groups and program related activities as outlined in the program schedule
• Provide resource and referral information for clients and families
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of all job-related activities
• Attend assigned meetings and trainings
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Certificate in a drug/alcohol program through a California approved certified program is required
• Minimum (2) years of progressive experience in providing SUD treatment to youth and adult
• Experience with intakes, assessments, case management, case reviews and group facilitation are required in order to perform essential duties and responsibilities
• Experience with treatment planning and relapse prevention

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in human services or related field is highly desired
• Certified in Seeking Safety is highly desired.

Experience Working In a Community Based Agency Is Preferred.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required.
• Valid California driver’s license, current auto insurance, a good drawing record, and must be cleared to drive for business purposes by our insurance broker
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, as needed
• Ability to pass background check and criminal clearance
• Ability to successfully pass a TB screening test

Hyc Offers

• HEALTH
• DENTAL
• VISION>
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 403b