Substance Abuse Counselor

• Independently provide Individual and Group counseling to assist clients in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency.
• Refer clients to other support services as needed, including Residential Treatment and Detox. Provide case management for clients as needed to support their recovery.
• Provide alcohol/substance abuse prevention activities for the community.
• Provide youth specific substance abuse prevention and intervention groups.
• Utilize cultural and traditional activities as part of prevention and intervention services.
• Collaborate actively with other staff to coordinate substance abuse services, plan special events, and participate in weekly case consultation with other professionals.
• Maintain electronic client health records in a complete and timely manner, including comprehensive assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Develop treatment program with client to meet their recovery needs; monitor condition of client to evaluate success of therapy and adapt treatment as necessary.
• Follow all agency, state, and federal guidelines regarding the legal and ethical practices of substance abuse treatment.
• Attend department meetings and other assigned meetings.
• Adhere to UIHS Communication Norms and Guiding Principles, accreditation, and compliance standards/guidelines.
• Maintain a professional, organized, clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
• Assist in development of departmental policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the clinic as directed.
• Performs all duties in accordance with the UIHS Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles.

• Periodically provide substance abuse presentations, in-services, or other trainings to the community, UIHS staff, and Board.
• This position may occasionally supervise substance abuse counseling interns or students as needed.

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Be enrolled in a Practicum class or have graduated from a formal addiction studies program
• Registered as a substance abuse counselor intern
• Registered Alcohol/Drug Technician (RADT)
• Registration must be from an accredited program approved by the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP)

• Must have two (2) or more years of related experience
• An A.A degree is preferable
• Must be Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor Associate (CADCA)
• Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor I (CADC-I), Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor II (CADC-II), Licensed Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor (LAADC) is preferable

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY

HEALTH INSURANCE

ELIGIBILITY: All active, full-time employees of UIHS who are US citizens or permanent resident aliens regularly working a minimum of 30 hours per week in the US.

EFFECTIVE: First of the month following 30 days of active employment.

NOTE: Below cost reflects full-time work status. Less than full-time, benefit cost is prorated.

• MEDICAL – Employee only: $0 per month (Company paid)
• DENTAL – Employee only: $0 per month (Company paid)
• VISION – Employee only: $0 per month (Company paid)

LIFE INSURANCE

ELIGIBILITY: All active, full-time employees of UIHS who are US citizens or permanent resident aliens regularly working a minimum of 30 hours per week in the US.

EFFECTIVE: First of the month following 30 days of active employment.

AFLAC SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME PLANS

ELIGIBILITY: All active, full-time or part-time employees of UIHS who are US citizens or permanent resident aliens except employees with a work status of On Call/Per Diem.

EFFECTIVE: First of the month following 30 days of employment

403(B) RETIREMENT PLAN

ELIGIBILITY: All active employees of UIHS who are US citizens or permanent resident aliens (including employees with a work status of On Call/Per Diem)

EFFECTIVE: You may begin participating upon hire

• 100% Vested on Day One
• UIHS matches up to 4% of employee contribution after six months of employment