Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

A SUD Counselor will diagnose and assess addiction problems, and treat clients in a variety of ways.  A SUD counselor will customize treatment plans for each client and meet regularly with clients as they recover, or work intensely with individuals in crisis. They teach clients how to alter their attitudes and false beliefs, and develop strategies to overcome denial and rationalization in the hope of achieving full recovery and on an on-going basis.

Responsibilities :

□ Manage clients from date of entry to discharge

□ Educate clients on coping mechanisms

□ Meet with clients to assess their substance issues

□ Conduct group therapy session for patients

□ Write treatment and recovery plans

□ Develop support groups for patients

□ Identify recovery interference situations

□ Help clients plan for discharge

□ Update the legal system about patient progress

□ Communicate with clients and family members

□ Craft patient crisis management plans

□ Lead outreach addiction education programs

□ Intervene during emergency situations

□ Work with clients to find or maintain employment

□ Track and analyze patient recovery progressions

□ Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Possess or working towards certifications : ICRC, CCAPP, NAADAC, or any other certifying agency approved by the California Department Health Care Services (DHCS)

Adhere to code of ethics, legal aspects of clinical practice, professional standards, duty to warn, abuse and neglect reporting policies and procedures

If a recovering person, must have at least 4 years continuous sobriety

Knowledge of CFR 42, part 2, HIPPA Laws

Maintain favorable background check, driving record, driving license in California, drug screening and TB test

Preference given to qualified American Indian applicants in accordance with applicable Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code Sections 472 and 473) and the Indian Self-Determination Act, Public Law 93-638, provided the applicant has submitted acceptable proof of Indian Preference for employment which is to accompany the application if you are claiming Indian Preference.

Skills :

Exercise professionalism and Dress Code at all times

Excellent, written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft and Excel

Detail oriented, precise, organized and proactive

Ability to work independently and multi-task

Time management skills

Physical Requirements :

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Provide services at multiple locations

Standing for up to 15-20%

Must be able to lift up to 30-50 pounds occasionally

Company Benefits :

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal and Birthday leave

11 Paid Holidays

Company Description

The Sierra Tribal Consortium, Inc. / Turtle Lodge is a Native American Indian Tribal Organization which represents four federally recognized tribes – the Big Sandy Rancheria Band of the Western Mono Indians, Cold Springs Rancheria of Mono Indians, North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians, and the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians. The Sierra Tribal Consortium, Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors, whom are elected representatives of their respective tribes.

The primary purpose of the Sierra Tribal Consortium, Inc. / Turtle Lodge, is to provide client centered substance use disorder treatment services to the Native American Indian population. Here at Turtle Lodge, a participant / client learns through evidenced-based education about the causes and results of substance use disorder behaviors, the means to establish healthy boundaries, effective communication techniques, and the value of integrating Native American Indian culture with treatment.

Company Description

The Sierra Tribal Consortium, Inc. / Turtle Lodge is a Native American Indian Tribal Organization which represents four federally recognized tribes – the Big Sandy Rancheria Band of the Western Mono Indians, Cold Springs Rancheria of Mono Indians, North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians, and the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians. The Sierra Tribal Consortium, Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors, whom are elected representatives of their respective tribes.\r\n\r\nThe primary purpose of the Sierra Tribal Consortium, Inc. / Turtle Lodge, is to provide client centered substance use disorder treatment services to the Native American Indian population. Here at Turtle Lodge, a participant / client learns through evidenced-based education about the causes and results of substance use disorder behaviors, the means to establish healthy boundaries, effective communication techniques, and the value of integrating Native American Indian culture with treatment.