SUD Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

THE CHILDREN’S CENTER OF THE ANTELOPE VALLEY

SUD Counselor

Hiring Details

Department : HomeUp

Reports To : Program Manager

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt (Full Time)

Job Overview

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor will provide counsel and support to clients suffering from drug dependency, educate clients in the recovery process, and work with those participating in outpatient programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Included but not limited to) :

Meets with clients to obtain personal information and medical histories and consults with other professionals to get a clear picture of the patient's status and extent of problems.

Designs a program of treatment and rehabilitation tailored to patient's individual situation based on knowledge of alcohol and drug dependency and counseling and treatment methods.

Uses a combination of individual and group counseling sessions to help clients and observes their attitudes and readiness to accept help and guidance.

Meets with family members to educate them on the roles they can play in the recovery process.

Educates patients about community-based organizations such as Alcoholics Anonymous and social and employment services that may help restore them to productive roles in the community.

Maintains case histories and progress reports. Modifies treatment programs based on observation.

Assists patients with coping with family problems and recommends appropriate social services as support for the entire family unit.

Education and / or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; social work, psychology, sociology, etc. (Preferred)

Addiction Counseling Certification through a CA DHCS approved certifying organization.

Motivational Interviewing knowledge and skills preferred.

Bilingual preferred.

Ability to work well independently and as a team member; strong interpersonal skills;

Advanced level PC skills;

Professional telephone manner;

Ability to write routine reports and manage correspondence;

Excellent prioritization and organization skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Noise Level : Usually Moderate

Environment : Office, clients homes, public training sites. Fast-paced clinic with the expectation of flexibility in the workday

Work Hours : Usually standard business hours, but some evening and weekend hours, as needed

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required :

Frequently sit, stand, walk, stop, kneel, and crouch, regularly talk and hear.

Frequently use hands, and fingers to handle or feel.

Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Ability to drive surface streets and highways.

This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties and responsibilities at any time.