Youth SUD Counselor I - Empower Futures

Calaveras, County of (CA); San Andreas (CA); In loco; USD 52.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

County benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Calaveras County Behavioral Health seeks a Youth Substance Use Counselor to support adolescents and young adults with substance use challenges. You will provide screening, assessment, counseling, relapse prevention, and care coordination, working with families, schools and community partners to promote early intervention and recovery.

The role includes supervision pathways and professional development within a recovery‑oriented framework, with competitive county benefits and opportunities for

Competenze

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work with diverse clients and teams.
• Willingness to receive supervision and feedback.
• Commitment to continuing education in addiction treatment.

Mansioni

• Conduct intake and assess client needs and readiness for treatment.
• Perform initial screenings and assessments for substance use and co‑occurring issues.
• Participate in treatment planning and collaborate with other service providers.
• Assist clients in developing treatment plans and recovery goals; monitor progress.
• Document all client interactions and treatment activities per regulations.
• Assist with reports for supervision and case management meetings.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development with the team.
• Collaborate with case managers, probation officers, and mental health professionals.
• Promote healthy coping strategies and life skills for long‑term recovery.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Formazione

Enrollment in accredited SUD Counseling program

California addiction counselor certification requirements

Descrizione del lavoro

Calaveras County Behavioral Health seeks a Youth Substance Use Counselor to support adolescents and young adults with substance use challenges. You will provide screening, assessment, counseling, relapse prevention, and care coordination, working with families, schools and community partners to promote early intervention and recovery.

The role includes supervision pathways and professional development within a recovery‑oriented framework, with competitive county benefits and opportunities for