Substance Use Disorder Counselor I/II — Crisis & Case Mgmt

County of Glenn; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Glenn's Health and Human Services Agency seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor I/II in the Behavioral Health Division to provide client engagement, assessment, case management, counseling, crisis support, referrals, and care coordination.

The role focuses on individuals and families with substance use disorders, delivering individual and group counseling, monitoring progress, and ensuring HIPAA and privacy standards are followed; candidates should have basic social or behavioral

Qualifications

• I/II - High school diploma or GED equivalent; Associate’s degree in social or behavioral sciences or related field desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial screenings and assessments of potential clients; gathers background information; evaluates severity and determines level of care; formulates treatment and discharge plans.
• Provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, case management, and other services per the treatment plan; monitors progress; advocates for clients with outside agencies.
• May determine crisis situations and authorize 72 hour holds for placements as needed.
• Adheres to privacy standards (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2) and maintains confidentiality of client information.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree desirable

Job description

County of Glenn's Health and Human Services Agency seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor I/II in the Behavioral Health Division to provide client engagement, assessment, case management, counseling, crisis support, referrals, and care coordination.

The role focuses on individuals and families with substance use disorders, delivering individual and group counseling, monitoring progress, and ensuring HIPAA and privacy standards are followed; candidates should have basic social or behavioral