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Adult Residential Treatment CounselorCouncil on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse • Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Adult Residential Treatment Counselor

Adult Residential Treatment Counselor

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse • Santa Barbara, CA, United States
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Benefits :

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) is seeking Adult Residential Treatment Counselors to join its Adult Residential Treatment Center in Santa Barbara .

CADA is a leading provider of life-changing treatment to adults struggling with drug and / or alcohol abuse and co-occurring mental health issues. This is an interesting and rewarding position working with adults who need residential care to begin their recovery from drugs and / or alcohol. We work with adults who are self-referred, referred from an outside source, and / or court mandated. Be a part of a robust team of Alcohol and Drug Counselors and Therapists assisting individuals in the residential setting.

Qualifications :

  • Willingness to work with alcoholics and addicts in an acute detoxification setting.
  • Registered or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor required.
  • Language skills sufficient to write appropriate professional reports and to communicate verbally with judges, attorneys, physicians, employers, and other professionals as well as with clients from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Public speaking skills sufficient for purposes of outreach presentations.
  • High standard of professional ethics.
  • Responsibilities :

  • Conducting individual intake, assessment, and referral counseling sessions with clients.
  • Following established medical assessment protocol during intake to determine the appropriateness of client admission to the program.
  • Making appropriate medical referrals prior to admission for those potential clients whose health may pose a threat to themselves or others during treatment.
  • Securing and dispensing prescription medications to clients in treatment.
  • Collecting client fees and assisting in Medi-Cal identification, eligibility processing, and billing.
  • Leading education / information groups with clients.
  • Escorting and assuring supervision of all clients during all treatment activities including acupuncture, 12-step meeting attendance, group counseling attendance, and other activities as may be developed.
  • Providing outreach information and education presentations to appropriate community agencies and potential clients.
  • Properly maintaining all written records and forms required by funding sources and by the agency.
  • Assuring that all reports to the agency and to funding sources are prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
  • Assuring the availability of information and referral services to all clients as indicated by client need.
  • Remaining abreast of all current alcohol and drug resources in the community.
  • Upholding a professional image of CADA at all times.
  • Maintaining a clean environment in all space used by the program and of the clinic and office space between cleaning service visits.
  • Schedule : Full-Time, Wednesday-Sunday, 4pm-12am midnight (40 hours per week).

    Compensation : $22-25 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Rate increase potential for bilingual (Spanish / English) and Certified AOD Counselors.

    Location : Downtown Santa Barbara

    Additional Requirements : In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services, staff must maintain an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during employment.

    If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact HR via email at or via phone at (805) 722-1313 with any questions.

    Compensation : $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

    For over 70 years, CADA has been the leader in providing substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment programs in the greater Santa Barbara area that touch all parts of the community.

    Mission Statement

    Building a safer, healthier community by preventing and treating alcoholism and drug abuse

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