Substance Abuse Counselor T​/I​/II

substance abuse counselor training/i/ii

work in a supportive atmosphere as part of a multidisciplinary team and have access to ongoing training. Join a compassionate team that helps individuals heal, grow, and thrive. You will support people on their recovery journey, offering services that include substance use treatment and recovery support, while receiving ongoing training to build your own skills. As part of our collaborative, multidisciplinary group, you’ll find encouragement, connection, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

This is a place where your dedication makes a meaningful difference every single day.

we currently have multiple vacancies available in the following programs:

• humboldt county programs for recovery
• adolescent treatment
• healthy moms
• humboldt county correctional facility

• provide asam assessments, treatment, case management, resources and referrals for adults or youth both in the office and the field.
• strengthening current relationships and building new relationships with community partners to support adults/youth sud treatment through community outreach, participation in multi‑agency staff meetings, and involvement in committee meetings.
• maintain awareness and share updates of local resources available for adults/youth. Examples include recreational activities, educational and cultural activities, economic resources which may be available to youth, such as calfresh.

this position is located at the humboldt county correctional facility – 826 4th street, eureka, ca.

a typical schedule for this position is monday through friday, 8 a.m. To 5 p.m. With a 1‑hour lunch.

• opportunity for growth and career advancements
• overtime availability, hazard pay and benefits such as pers retirement, medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave

hiring bonus for new hires into the humboldt county correctional facility is as follows:

• $3,000 after successful completion of the probationary period
• $7,000 to be issued 26 pay periods after the first payment

under general supervision, provides substance abuse counseling to individuals, groups and families in an out‑patient setting; facilitates support groups; participates in substance abuse prevention and education programs; performs related work as assigned.

incumbents initially work under immediate supervision and learn about the department's treatment programs and counseling and treatment methods. This class is alternately staffed with substance abuse counselor i and ii.

is the entry level class in this class. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn departmental and treatment policies and procedures. This class is alternately staffed with substance abuse counselor ii and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher level class.

is an experienced class responsible for providing substance abuse services to clients in an out‑patient setting. Responsibilities include group facilitation, individual and family counseling, and community education and outreach. This class is distinguished from mental health clinician and psychiatric technician classes in that the latter are licensed classes providing professional clinical patient support.

• provides individual, group and family counseling focused on rehabilitating drug and alcohol abusers; facilitates support groups.
• performs intake interviews, assessments, information and referral, treatment planning, and develops counseling programs for clients designed to aid in social adjustment.
• assists clients in solving problems of housing, unemployment, education and other conditions which may be retarding clients' rehabilitation progress.
• develops curriculum and facilitates educational groups for identified groups and the community, relating to substance abuse and early intervention.
• participates in community groups and stimulates community interest in identifying and eliminating conditions which contribute to substance abuse problems.
• partici…