Health Education Coordinator: Advanced Level Substance Use Treatment Counselor

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

The County of El Dorado Health and Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Our programs and services include Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community, and Social Services. We have over 600 employees dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of their fellow community members.

The Substance Use Disorder Services (SUDS) Program leads efforts in our community to prevent and reduce the impact of substance use disorders by developing, administering, and implementing evidence based approaches to youth prevention, treatment, and recovery programs in El Dorado County.

• Conduct screening and assessments in the office and in the field to provide an approach to SUDS treatment based upon multiple industry based standards.
• Formulate case management and treatment plan strategies with timelines to help clients achieve their goals; create Treatment Authorization Requests for approval in accordance with state and county requirements.
• Provide direct counseling, either individually or within groups, for assigned clients based upon individual treatment plan goals and objectives; document all pertinent information including, but not limited to, assessment summaries and progress notes or reports, intake/orientation documents, and group and individual session notes.
• Provide referrals for clients who may require treatment by outside resources; consult with other providers to ensure proper placement and methods of treatment; may conduct ongoing case management for clients who have been referred to other providers.
• Actively participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and training sessions which provide continuing education units required to maintain counseling certifications and/or which contribute to the employees’ professional development.
• Provide comprehensive information to clients, families, and the general public on program processes and requirements, funding procedures, and related program details.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation based on federal, state and county requirements.
• Attend various meetings, committees, and conferences related to program goals and objectives.

El Dorado County is seeking an Advanced Level Substance Use Treatment Counselor to join our team in Placerville. The ideal candidate will have experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder clients and those that support co-occurring clients such as mental health clinicians, primary care providers, managed care systems and other…