Substance Abuse Counselor I/II (Eureka, CA)

Substance Abuse Counselor I/II (Eureka, CA)

09 Aug 2024
California, Humboldt county 00000 Humboldt county USA

Substance Abuse Counselor I/II (Eureka, CA)

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Substance Abuse Counselor I/II – County of Humboldt-DHHS Eureka, CA

Salary: $17.29 - $24.27 Hourly

Closing: 9/2/2020 11:59 PM Pacific

NOTE: We are offering an opportunity to work within our Humboldt County Correctional Facility to provide substance abuse treatment to inmates.

The primary responsibility of a Substance Abuse Counselor is to provide services that include assessment, consultation, treatment planning, service coordination, and individual and group counseling to criminal justice involved adults with substance use disorders.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

Experience participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings for cooperative planning and treatment.

Strong working knowledge of and experience with the social, economic, and cultural issues that impact criminal justice involved adults.

Knowledge of and experience facilitating evidence-based interventions focused on the treatment of incarcerated adults with substance use disorders.

Under general supervision, provides substance abuse counseling to individuals, groups and families in an out-patient setting; facilitates support groups; participates in substance abuse prevention and education programs; performs related work as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provides individual, group and family counseling focused on rehabilitating drug and alcohol abusers; facilitates support groups.

Performs intake interviews, assessments, information and referral, treatment planning, and develops counseling programs for clients designed to aid in social adjustment.

Assists clients in solving problems of housing, unemployment, education and other conditions which may be retarding clients' rehabilitation progress.

Develops curriculum and facilitates educational groups for identified groups and the community, relating to substance abuse and early intervention.

Participates in community groups and stimulates community interest in identifying and eliminating conditions which contribute to substance abuse problems.

Participates in evaluation and staff meetings for cooperative planning and treatment.

Maintains appropriate records and prepares written reports.

May serve as case coordinator for assigned patients or clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Methods and techniques of individual, group and family counseling.

Psychological, physiological and sociological aspects of drug or alcohol abuse.

Needs, problems, attitudes and behavior patterns of individuals involved in drug or alcohol abuse.

Cultural issues which may impact effective treatment.

Applicable County, state, and federal guidelines and laws affecting substance abuse prevention programs, including drug Medi-Cal regulations.

Community service agencies and resources.

Skill in:

Providing substance abuse counseling.

Leading and facilitating group counseling and activities.

Listening and communicating effectively.

Performing crisis intervention and responding promptly to patient emergency situations.

Developing educational materials and curriculum.

Observing and accurately describing client behavior and activities.

Maintaining accurate records and preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Other Requirements:

Specified positions may require the possession of a valid California driver's license.

Substance Abuse Counselor Trainees must be registered to obtain certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

At the Substance Abuse Counselor I and Substance Abuse Counselor II level, two years of experience providing drug and alcohol counseling and education services and certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor with an organization approved by the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs are required.

How to Apply: Applications may only be submitted online through the County’s automated application system at http://www.humboldtgov.org/hr no later than the final filing date.

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