Drug and Alcohol Counselor (Full-Time & Per-Diem)
Company: Sierra Health and Wellness Centers
Location: Concord
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
We are not looking for job seekers. We want changemakers! Sierra
Health and Wellness Centers use evidence-based methods to
accomplish restoration of families, relationships, and self-worth.
By transforming the character, we give life back to the people who
have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues.Our
inpatient facility houses 24 clients who receive specialized and
personal care from our staff. Our newly remodeled location offers
amenities to both our clients and staff.Position Open:Full-TimePer
DiemBenefits For Full-Time Employees:--Competitive pay10 days paid
vacation10 holidays/ 3 sick days per yearMedical, Dental, and
Vision benefits--with NO monthly premium for employee401K with a
company match of up to 3%Employer paid accident & life
InsuranceDuties and Responsibilities:SUD Counselor is responsible
for assessing and monitoring client's behaviors while in treatment
for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency.--Generally, your job
is to assess your clients immediate and long-term need, develop a
treatment plan to reduce or eliminate any substance abuse or
criminal thinking. Your job may consist of making referral
appointments to meet mental health or medical needs; work with the
Job developer to build your client's employability or start the
process for SSI depending on your clients' needs and
capabilities.----The SUD Counselor is responsible for documenting
client behavior in group participation and counseling. Counselors
will also be providing crisis management and counseling services
while also running group therapies and education for the clients
and family/significant others in a therapeutic setting. Other job
duties include caring for client's emotional needs and coordinating
treatment and discharge planning.----------Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform these essential functions.Provide
assessment and participate in the treatment planning with
clients.Review client chart for completion of all paperwork with
appropriate signatures; completing weekly audits each
Friday.Facilitate discharge planning and community outreach.Respond
well to emergencies and initiate action as required.Record
noteworthy events involving client's activities in the daily
record.Respond to client complaints in an efficient and timely
manner.Check for completion of client orientation by support
staff.Contact family immediately and set up a schedule of
communication for the remainder of treatment if desired by the
client.Meet with clients individually twice a week at
minimum.Complete notes for every group and interaction.Attend and
participate in staff meetings and trainings.--
--RequirementsCandidate must have at minimum one-year experience in
Drug and Alcohol counseling.Must possess a valid License and/or
certification in drug and alcohol counseling through an approved
Department of Health Care licensing board.High School Diploma or
GEDValid Class CPossess CPR/First Aid certification. (Can be
obtained upon hire)Current TB test and health screen. (Can be
obtained upon hire)Sierra Health and Wellness Centers--are a
California network of leading behavioral health and rehab centers
for adults and families who suffer from addiction to alcohol,
opiates, amphetamines and other addictive substances.Sierra Health
and Wellness Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not
discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, marital status, genetic information,
disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the
law, or patients' decisions regarding advance directives. Not all
services are available at all
offices.https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/Hourly:----$27-$35The
posted pay range is a reasonable estimate that the organization
believes in good faith it may pay for this particular job based on
the circumstances at the time of posting. --This pay range is not a
promise of a particular wage. --Pay may consider several factors
including but not limited to internal equity, experience,
specialty, training, hours/shifts worked, business need, and
education. Pay ranges may be adjusted in the future depending upon
many factors including business needs.----PM21Powered by
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