SUD Counselor

Job Description: SUD Counselor

Job Title: SUD Counselor

Reports to: Program Director

Schedule: This is a Non-Exempt, part-time or full-time position, averaging 32 – 40 hours per week or more as deemed necessary by Program Director and/or Director.

Purpose of the Position:

Provide counseling and case management services to incarcerated individuals diagnosed with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and co-occurring Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). Work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate patient services and maintain the highest quality of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

I. CLINICAL DUTIES

• Coordinate patient care with other community agencies as needed.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with all Title 9, Title 22, CARF, DEA and CSAT regulations.

• Maintain confidentiality of clinical records and privileged information.
• Crisis and emergency intervention, as needed.
• Assures timely communications with persons served, staff, and Monterey County Jail. Works closely with the justice system, probation, and County Behavioral Health Staff

• Maintain a caseload of participants; monitor and document recovery plan goals;monthly progress notes.

• Provide individual and group counseling services to patients as part of Medication Assisted Treatment according to Title 9 and Title 22 requirements.

• Conduct case management services. Casework will include performing ASAM Assessments; biopsychosocial assessments; creating treatment plans; crisis intervention; developing benefit assistance; discharge planning; conducting referrals and follow-up progress evaluations.

Services will be provided either in-person, by telephone or by telehealth.

• Understand the pharmacology and physiological effects of MAT

medications.

• Uphold the Organization and Program Code of Ethics.
• Work with other staff and patients in a respectful professional manner.

GENERAL PROGRAM RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Alert program director to potential crises or urgent situations and/or incidents.
• Attend supervision and utilize scheduled individual meetings in a productive way.
• Bring issues of concern and/or importance to the program director and/or

outpatient manager for consultation.

• Maintain a professional work environment with attention to patient and staff

health and safety, by maintaining safety protocols, alerting management to unsafe conditions, etc.

• Read and follow procedures as detailed in VHA’s policy manuals and program

policies and procedures.

• May perform special projects or other duties as assigned to assure the efficiency

and effectiveness of the program.OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend all required training and in-services
• Maintain professional licenses/certificates

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Current CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP certification. Must

be certified by one of the listed accreditation bodies.

• Understanding, and experience in the area of drug, alcohol, and opioid treatment

and recovery.

• Understanding of theories and etiology for clients with co-occurring disorders such as Serious Mental Illness and/or Serious Emotional Disturbance.

• Knowledge of various psychological theories and appropriate techniques for working with incarcerated populations.

• Working knowledge of applicable portions of Title 9, CARF requirements, and

Title 22.

• Background Check with security clearance to work inside jail setting.
• Ability to observe, evaluate, document, and communicate verbally and in writing; use of a computer to input observations and required documentation

• Knowledge of alcohol and drug addiction treatment, recovery, the 12-step recovery process, and the effect of alcohol and drugs within family systems.

• Knowledge of Community Resources.
• Ability to communicate and lead in a culturally competent and sensitive manner.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Cognitive and intellectual capacity to comprehend and administer organization &

Clinic policies and procedures.

• Personal and intellectual ability to collaborate and organize effectively.
• Physical ability to safely perform job functions with or without the aid of mechanical devices.

• Manual dexterity and gross motor skills are sufficient to operate a computer or manually complete required documentation in a legible and timely manner.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a language that can be readily understood by the majority of the Clinic’s patients, staff, and funders.

• Ability to effectively perform job responsibilities in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to utilize efficient, productive work habits
• Establish appropriate priorities for timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Complete all work within expected time frames.
• Consistently respond positively, with creative problem solving, to changing work environment demands and pressures.

• Identify problems proactively and offer constructive suggestions for corrective action.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location