Primary Substance Abuse Counselor; Casa Raphael

Overview

Position Title: Primary Substance Abuse Counselor

Department: Casa Raphael

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor

FLSA Status: Full-Time and Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $52,000 - $56,160/year, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Alpha Project offers a generous benefits package, including 14 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision premium, and group life insurance.

The Primary Substance Abuse Counselor works with clients to develop effective treatment plans, provides guidance on resources and partners that can support the treatment plan and rehabilitation.

• Provide case management, supervision, and strategic direction to residents in all aspects of treatment
• Develop and monitor resident Individual Treatment Plans to ensure progress toward treatment and personal goals
• Facilitate resident process groups, classroom activities, and workshops
• Maintain documentation regarding resident progress, services received, and special incidents in individual resident case files
• Monitor and record resident program participation in accordance with individual Task Plans on a weekly basis
• Coordinate and schedule appropriate resident services with external medical, dental, legal (Court, Probation, Parole), and other agencies
• Coordinate ancillary services (dual diagnosis counseling, vocational training, continued education, social/recreational activities) to meet resident needs and treatment goals

• Communicate and adhere to program policies and procedures and model professional rapport to all residents in accordance with the Casa Raphael Operations Manual
• Complete and submit time-sensitive reports to referring entities and/or agents
• Ensure compliance with organization, contractual, local, state, and federal mandates, including confidentiality

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Sitting at a desk for long periods
• Answering or making calls for long periods
• Using a keyboard to perform research and to communicate in writing for long periods
• Looking at a computer monitor for long periods
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and stooping
• Exposure to moderate to loud noise

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to follow policies and procedures as established in the Company's Employee Handbook. Candidates will contribute to a positive work environment by behaving and communicating professionally with all constituent groups, co-workers, and management.

Education, experience, and other skills listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Registered or certified substance use disorder counselor certification in a treatment-related field, required
• Two (2) years experience in a substance abuse residential facility or treatment-related field; required
• Knowledge of assessment and treatment best practices, including trauma-informed care, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based practices; required
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Red Cross First Aid certification
• Knowledge of overdose prevention and Naloxone distribution emergency response; required
• Peer experience and bilingual (any language) candidates are encouraged to apply

• Ability to communicate in person and over the phone; required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; required
• Understanding confidentiality protocols and protecting personal information; required
• Ability to organize and prioritize projects and multiple tasks effectively and timely; required
• Problem-solving and ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations; required
• Ability to liaise with partner agencies
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision; required
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information of applicants, current and former clients
• Knowledge of treatment modalities in substance dependency
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures
• Experience with homelessness housing interventions, social services, case management, eviction prevention, shelter diversion, and crisis intervention

• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficiency in San Diego County database program, San Wits
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment
• Experience with data collection and report preparation (preferred)

Equal Employment Opportunity Alpha Project for the Homeless provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:
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