SUD Counselor I- Palm Avenue Detox

We are seeking a bilingual SUD Counselor I who is fluent in one or more of BHSD’s five  threshold languages :

• Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
• The ideal candidate will have a passion for serving diverse communities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver culturally competent services.
• In this role, you’ll make a difference in the lives of people with substance abuse challenges, and often with co-occurring conditions.
• You’ll use and grow your skills in compassionate care, crisis intervention and de-escalation, in a supportive and inclusive work environment.

You’ll have the opportunity provide our community with substance abuse treatment to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey, going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life.   PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs vital sign patient self-monitoring tasks as needed to ensure clients fall within established safe stabilization guidelines, if applicable at program site.
• Participate in daily shift change reporting concerns.
• Collaborate with team in response to crisis or emergency in a timely manner.
• Maintain a positive, welcoming approach with all incoming clients at the Detoxification Center while providing orientation and program overview.
• Conduct property safety checks on all incoming client property including metal detection
• Ensure daily census requirements are being met as directed by manager by ensuring that appointments are scheduled quickly and with minimal delay from treatment request to first appointment
• Perform initial screening at intake and discharge procedures upon client discharge.
• Reconcile daily logs, rosters, and other census information to ensure daily census accuracy
• Meet weekly for group clinical supervision
• Inputs data into HSl's Electronic Health Record System (EHR) and / or the EHR platform of the County funder
• Witness client self-administration of medication ensuring accurate record is maintained in the medication tracker and EHR.
• Daily monitoring and maintenance of client EHR for errors, correcting and updating
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff members and community organizations
• Coordinate with program Case Manager to ensure referral mechanisms are properly engaged to maximize post-discharge continuum or care.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality to perform duties as scheduled
• Attend all staff meetings and required agency meetings unless excused
• Responsible for always maintaining a clean environment
• Responsible for informing Program Manager of perceived household, environmental, participant, and personal needs when appropriate
• Maintain a basic knowledge of medications used by clients
• Drive program vehicle when necessary
• Confer with staff and other individuals in agency regarding participants
• Perform any other duties as assigned
• Responsible for supervising meal preparation and, when necessary, preparing and serving meals
• Adheres to confidentiality requirements as governed by HIPAA and 42 CFR   SUCCESS COMPETENCIES FOR POSITION :   (Competencies required to effectively perform the job)  FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE :   (Knowledge and skills required to effectively perform the job)  Client Focus – Gains insight into client needs, quickly establishes rapport and relationships using evidence based practices, provides compassionate and empathic client care to all program participants Problem Solving – uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions…looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answer.
• Being Resilient- Rebounds from setbacks faced in a high stress environment.
• Handles and manages crises effectively.
• Maintains stability when faced with conflict.
• Interpersonal Communication - delivers effective communication with a wide range of audiences.
• Addresses miscommunication quickly and appropriately.

Conveys information clearly.

• Certification or registration with either Substance Use state certifying body in California (CAADE / CCAPP / CADTP),
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of data capture and data input into Electronic Health Records.
• Knowledge of alcohol and drug addiction ('Substance Use Disorder')
• Knowledge of social model detox concepts
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with customers or clients that feel overwhelmed or in a crisis (crisis intervention).
• Experience working with diverse populations and cultures
• Experience working with customers or clients with co-occurring disorders and disabilities   QUALIFICATIONS :
• (education and work experience)
• Registration with either Substance Use state certifying body in California (CAADE / CCAPP / CADTP)
• Demonstrated experience working with high and at-risk population.
• Bilingual in Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese   Compensation and Benefits We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time and part time employees over 20 hours per week.   100% of medical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage.  PTO and Holiday pay.
• Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.
• Training and CEU opportunities.
• And of course, the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a team of mindful, caring and passionate people at work every day!

Salary :

• $23-$24 / hr depending on experience and qualifications.

Available for a full-time position.                             Horizon Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.                                             https :

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