Substance Use Counselor (Field Based Case Manager) $1,000 Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Case Manager V- Substance Use Counselor (Field-Based)                   

Division: APAIT

FLSA: Non-Exempt/Full-time (40 hr./wk.)                  

Pay Range : $26-33/hour, DOE, Recruitment Incentive                                            

of $500 at sign-on and another $500 after successfully completing introductory period.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans. 403B Pension, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account and Paid Time-Off (sick and vacation time) and 11 paid holidays!

Summary

The Field-Based Case Manager V will be responsible for providing direct program implementation activities under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health and will receive clinical supervision from a Licensed Clinical Supervisor. Responsibilities include outreach and recruitment; conducting participant screenings and assessments; facilitating trauma-informed, culturally affirming individual and group level counseling sessions with a strong focus on addiction; providing targeted case management; and tracking participant progress. The Substance Use Counselor will be exposed to the five core program pillars of the division including (1) sexual health, (2) behavioral health [inclusive of mental health and addiction), (3) housing, (4) forensic treatment, and/or (5) human trafficking. Must be able to work with diverse ethnic and cultural communities, including but not limited to, the following vulnerable populations: communities of color, queer, gender non-conforming LGBTIA+, monolingual or limited English speaking-undocumented immigrants and refugees, massage parlor workers, people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS and STIs, people experiencing substance use disorders, homeless, the chronically unhoused, folks recently released from incarceration, victims of human trafficking, of varying ages and socioeconomic status.

Essential Functions

1.       Conduct individual and group level rehabilitation counseling sessions. 

2.       Conduct client intake screenings and assessment plans.

3.       Develop and implement outreach, recruitment, and linkage referrals to community-wide stakeholders. 

4.       Provide case management services for clients, such as referrals to food assistance, childcare, transportation, housing; care coordination; employment development; skills building.

5.       Provide necessary program documentation, including the completion of reports, administration of evaluation tools, and other program-related assignments. 

6.       Attend and actively participate in unit, case conference, internal staff in-service, community, and other relevant agency events.

7.       Other activities as required to conduct program and agency objectives.

Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

1.       High school diploma or GED equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in substance use counseling.

2.       CADC or CADC-CAS related licensure.

3.       Have experiential knowledge of recovery and/or populations of focus.

4.       Knowledge of substance use, mental health, HIV/AIDS, and related issues.

1. Knowledge of and ability to work with racial/ethnic minority, impoverished and underserved communities and groups (e.g., multi-gender, generation, LGBTQIA+, substance using).

6.       Bilingual in Spanish language preferred.

7.       Proficient writing and oral communication skills.

1. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of PC hardware and software (i.e., Windows, word processing, spreadsheets and databases),
2. Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously in high pressure environment.
3. Proof of employment eligibility, valid California Driver’s License, and annual automobile insurance.
4. Updated tuberculosis test (annual requirement) – read, reviewed and dated by a clinician 6 months prior to employment.
5. Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.

Non-Essential Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff from diverse cultural, ethnic, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds.
2. Be able to process new information, think, and conceptualize tasks as appropriate.
3. Experience working in a non-profit community-based organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The incumbent in the position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities.

Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)

1. Ergonomically safe office environment with desktop computer, desk, chair, natural light from windows.
2. Occasional outreach at community festivals, conferences, nightclubs, massage parlors, and other outreach venues that target population frequents.

Physical Requirements  

1.       In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time sitting, standing, walking, frequent driving, carrying (max.20lbs), lifting (max. 20lbs), listening, and speaking.

Mental Requirements

The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate any/all of the following: constant distractions, interruptions; uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; and availability for on call/duty after regular working hours, and exposure to inappropriate behavior and language of others.

APAIT is a community based organization serving Los Angeles and Orange counties. APAIT’s mission is to positively impact the quality of life for vulnerable communities experiencing behavioral health challenges, housing insecurity, justice-involved individuals, victims of human trafficking, and those at risk for HIV/AIDS and sexual health issues.

Services include individual and group mental health counseling, substance use prevention and treatment, harm reduction and syringe exchange program, HIV/STI testing, prevention, and treatment, transitional and permanent supportive housing, forensic treatment, intensive case management, and research, evaluation, and development.

APAIT was established in 1987 and is a division of Special Service for Groups, a nonprofit health and human services organization established in 1952.

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Company Description

APAIT is a community based organization serving Los Angeles and Orange counties. APAIT’s mission is to positively impact the quality of life for vulnerable communities experiencing behavioral health challenges, housing insecurity, justice-involved individuals, victims of human trafficking, and those at risk for HIV/AIDS and sexual health issues.\r\n\r\nServices include individual and group mental health counseling, substance use prevention and treatment, harm reduction and syringe exchange program, HIV/STI testing, prevention, and treatment, transitional and permanent supportive housing, forensic treatment, intensive case management, and research, evaluation, and development.\r\n\r\nAPAIT was established in 1987 and is a division of Special Service for Groups, a nonprofit health and human services organization established in 1952. \r\n\r\nLearn more at