Counselor I/II

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Provides substance use disorder counseling, case management, care planning, and recovery support services to clients participating in residential treatment at Genesis House. The Counselor I – SUD delivers client-centered services through assessment, individual and group counseling, education, care coordination, and supportive services to promote recovery and successful community functioning. This position supports a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment while collaborating with multidisciplinary staff and community providers to support client progress and ensure compliance with applicable program, regulatory, and documentation requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Conducts or contributes to ASAM assessments and level-of-care recommendations within scope of practice and in coordination with an LPHA as required.
• Develops and updates problem lists and required care planning or treatment documentation in accordance with applicable program, DMC-ODS, and documentation requirements.
• Develops discharge plans and aftercare plans that meet the individual needs of clients.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation of individual, group, case management, recovery support, and other services provided in accordance with applicable requirements.
• When assigned to withdrawal management services, completes required screening, progress, problem-list, transition, and discharge documentation in accordance with applicable program requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality and safeguards client information and records in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy requirements, including 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA as applicable, and Agency policy.
• Provides individual and group substance use disorder counseling, education, case management, and recovery support services within scope of practice and assigned program requirements.
• Assists with client self-administration of medications and related medication-support activities in accordance with applicable program procedures and requirements.
• Assists in searching the belongings of new admissions for contraband.
• Participates in facility inspections and client room checks. Makes and coordinates referrals to social service agencies for ancillary support services.
• Supervises clients during recovery activities and other outings in the community.
• Transports clients to appointments and other approved activities as  needed.  
• Prepares required written and oral reports for authorized referral sources, County partners, courts, and other agencies as appropriate.
• Meets with other county  providers to coordinate service plans.
• Administers random urinalysis on clients.
• Encourages and supports clients in becoming gainfully employed.
• Assists clients in identifying appropriate recovery-oriented or other stable housing as part of discharge and recovery planning.
• Attends and participates in weekly staff meetings and clinical staffing.
• Assists with medication pick-up or delivery as assigned and in accordance with applicable program procedures.
• Complies with mandated reporting requirements applicable to the position and makes required reports of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation in accordance with applicable law and Agency policy.
• Participates in supervision, team meetings, trainings, and other program or Agency meetings, as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains professional conduct and appropriate boundaries with clients, coworkers, supervisors, volunteers, vendors, Board members, community partners, and the public, and complies with applicable Agency policies and procedures, including the CHS Personnel Policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED and two years of related work experience in substance use disorder services, behavioral health, human services, or a related setting. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.
• Current registration in good standing as an alcohol and other drug (AOD) counselor with a DHCS-approved certifying organization. Certification must be completed within five years of initial registration, and the employee must remain in compliance with all applicable registration and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of addiction and various modalities in addiction treatment.
• Knowledge of community resources used in treatment and case management.
• Basic computer skills and ability to become proficient to navigate the Avatar Electronic Medical Record.
• Oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, families, community agencies, and professionals.
• Crisis intervention skills and ability to perform in crisis situations.
• Ability to exercise appropriate judgment, decision making and counselor/client boundaries.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in any given situation.
• Ability to work effectively under stress and conflict.
• Ability to work as a member of treatment team.
• Ability to take direction and work under general supervision.
• Ability to work effectively and responsibly in a residential substance use disorder treatment setting.
• Oral and written fluency in English language sufficient to meet documentation requirements.
• Valid Driver's License and Automobile Insurance.
• This position requires regular travel and driving in the course of performing essential job duties. Employees in this role must maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance that meets California legal requirements when using a personal and/or company vehicle(s) for business purposes.
• TB clearance is required upon hire and annually thereafter.
• CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained within one (1) week of hire and maintained current thereafter.
• To maintain appropriate professional boundaries and avoid dual relationships or conflicts of interest, at least 12 months must have elapsed since the individual last received services from the Agency program to which the position is assigned.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to write, use the telephone, computer, calculator and office machines at required speed and accuracy.
• Vision sufficient to read handwritten and printed materials and the display screen of various office equipment and machines.
• Hearing sufficient to communicate in person and hold telephone conversations in the normal range.
• Speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distances on the telephone and addressing groups.
• Physical stamina sufficient to sit, stand, walk, and perform routine job-related physical activities for prolonged periods throughout the workday.
• Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment for sustained periods of time on hard flooring, climb slopes, stairs, ramps and to respond to emergency situations.
• Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift, carry, push and/or pull 40 pounds of materials or supplies; occasionally lift, carry, push and/or pull more than 40 pounds with assistance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in residential or program environments and may also include office, community, and outdoor settings. The position may involve work in a 24-hour service environment, travel between Agency locations, drills, community activities, and evening, weekend, or holiday hours depending on program needs and assigned schedule. Employees may be transferred within the same classification to another program based on the needs of the organization.

SALARY: $58,495 - $71,102/yr D.O.E. Additional 5% if bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish

E04JI8000gud409era6