Senior Substance Abuse Counselor (50117)

WESTCARE INC•Stockton, CA

4d•$29 - $29

About The Position

Person in this position will be responsible for providing supervision to the counseling staff and case management of clients enrolled in the program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Work collaboratively with the Program Director to supervise treatment/program counselors in all casework and program matters. Utilize intake and screening instruments using a gender-specific assessment of needs to obtain a complete medical history; history of substance abuse; physical, emotional, and sexual abuse/incest history; education level; work history; involvement with the legal system. Deliver individual and group substance abuse counseling services, substance abuse educational services, and other gender-specific and culturally responsible therapeutic activities throughout the continuum of care. Provide counseling for trauma resulting from physical and domestic violence, sexual abuse, and relapse prevention. Conduct frequent random urine testing. Assist in resolving program and personnel issues. Plan, monitor, and approve program activities. Responsible for the efficient functioning of all aspects of the casework process. Establish formal linkages with community providers for provision of all necessary services including basic needs of food, clothing, housing, finances, assistance in legal matters, family planning, vocational and educational needs, transportation, health care, mental health services, child welfare services and support services. Maintenance of individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including documentation of vocational/educational activities as well as all other pertinent documentation. Serve as a trainer for program staff. Participate in daily shift exchange including documenting in facility log at the end of shifts and thoroughly reviewing log at the start of shifts. Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must possess knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse and personality dynamics of the substance abuser.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Must be sensitive to populations served.
Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from LEIE.
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required; and CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
Three (3) years of full-time experience of counseling duties with a criminal justice population in a substance use disorder program.
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Alcohol and Drug Registration and actively pursuing Certification, in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is required at time of hire.
Must obtain AOD Certification within six (6) months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Program Director to supervise treatment/program counselors in all casework and program matters.
Utilize intake and screening instruments using a gender-specific assessment of needs to obtain a complete medical history; history of substance abuse; physical, emotional, and sexual abuse/incest history; education level; work history; involvement with the legal system.
Deliver individual and group substance abuse counseling services, substance abuse educational services, and other gender-specific and culturally responsible therapeutic activities throughout the continuum of care.
Provide counseling for trauma resulting from physical and domestic violence, sexual abuse, and relapse prevention.
Conduct frequent random urine testing.
Assist in resolving program and personnel issues.
Plan, monitor, and approve program activities.
Responsible for the efficient functioning of all aspects of the casework process.
Establish formal linkages with community providers for provision of all necessary services including basic needs of food, clothing, housing, finances, assistance in legal matters, family planning, vocational and educational needs, transportation, health care, mental health services, child welfare services and support services.
Maintenance of individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including documentation of vocational/educational activities as well as all other pertinent documentation.
Serve as a trainer for program staff.
Participate in daily shift exchange including documenting in facility log at the end of shifts and thoroughly reviewing log at the start of shifts.
Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and Perform all other duties as assigned.