AOD COUNSELOR

Bi-Bett Corporation•Clayton, CA

1d•$24 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Objective: To facilitate daily program activities at Diablo Valley Ranch (DVR) and provide Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counseling services. Duties: To facilitate and maintain an alcohol and drug-free environment that is non-judgmental, safe and supportive To perform intakes, ASAM Placement Criteria, Assessments, treatment and discharge planning: to facilitate individual counseling, group process sessions, educational sessions: to perform drug tests as needed. To make available and document client medications as required To maintain client charts, participate in chart case review, and case collaborations. Attend staff meetings and trainings To provide case management assisting individuals with needed resources (housing, medical and mental health services, transportation, vocational and employment development, legal services, sobriety support networks,) Work in collaboration with Coordinator, Therapists, Co-Workers, County Referral Unit and community resources.

Requirements

Experienced working with men in an AOD treatment setting.
Thorough knowledge of ASAM preferred.
Must be Certified or Registered AOD counselor.
Must have effective intervention, motivational, and facilitation skills.
Must attain CPR and first-aid certification.
Must be sensitive to and knowledgeable to the needs of population served, and persons with co-occurring disorders, clients in the CPS and/or criminal justice system, culturally diverse populations, gay/bisexual/lesbian populations and the disabled.
Must have valid insurable California Driver's License

Responsibilities

To facilitate daily program activities at Diablo Valley Ranch (DVR)
To provide Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counseling services
To facilitate and maintain an alcohol and drug-free environment that is non-judgmental, safe and supportive
To perform intakes, ASAM Placement Criteria, Assessments, treatment and discharge planning
To facilitate individual counseling, group process sessions, educational sessions
To perform drug tests as needed
To make available and document client medications as required
To maintain client charts, participate in chart case review, and case collaborations
Attend staff meetings and trainings
To provide case management assisting individuals with needed resources (housing, medical and mental health services, transportation, vocational and employment development, legal services, sobriety support networks,)
Work in collaboration with Coordinator, Therapists, Co-Workers, County Referral Unit and community resources.