Swing/Graveyard SUD Counselor (part-time and full-time)

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse•Santa Barbara, CA

13d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) is seeking 2 Swing/Graveyard 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.

Requirements

Willingness to work with alcoholics and addicts in an acute detoxification setting.
Certificate in Alcohol/Drug Counseling or equivalent.
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.
In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services, residential treatment staff require an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during the duration of employment.

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.
Attending agency and program clinical supervision meetings.
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.
Recruiting and training an extensive corp of volunteers to assist with appropriate program activities.
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.