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WE ARE HIRING! Are you interested in a job where you assist people of diverse socioeconomic, racial and cultural backgrounds, in order to improve their health and well-being? Are you excited to work for a non-profit organization that deeply values its staff, and offers great benefits? Are you an licensed substance abuse counselor (CADAC) looking for a position working 40 hours per week? Are you Spanish/ English bilingual?
If you can answer YES! to all of the above questions, then this might be the job for you! Read on to learn more about the position.
WHAT WOULD I BE DOING AT THIS JOB?
We are looking for a full-time (40 hours/week) CADAC /Substance Abuse Counselor to join our Behavioral Wellness team. This position would be non-exempt and eligible for overtime.
Our Substance Abuse Counselors provide services including individual intake, individual counseling sessions, group sessions and other services within the scope of an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. These services include conducting prevention and educational activities, substance abuse assessment, treatment planning, relapse prevention, intervention and discharge planning. This position requires education, experience and demonstrated ability to provide substance abuse assessment and intervention, and knowledge of community resources to best serve the diverse needs of the population served.
WHAT KIND OF EDUCATION DO I NEED?
Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor OR Registration and eligibility to obtain certification as an alcohol and other drug counselor with a California Department of Health Care Services approved certifying organizations. (CADAC)
WHAT TYPE OF SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?
1. Minimum of two years of experience providing substance abuse education and counseling services to individuals and groups.
2. Awareness of the cultural and spiritual needs of the American Indian/Alaska Native population.
3. Ability to read, speak and write English and Spanish fluently.
IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE RIGHT JOB FOR YOU, PLEASE APPLY!
Send your cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should answer the following questions:
Are you living in, commuting to, or relocating to the Santa Barbara area?
Do you have your CADAC?
Are you fluent in both English and Spanish?
What types of counseling have you done in the past?
Why are you leaving/why did you leave your last employer?
American Indian Health & Services offers a fantastic, well-rounded employee benefits plan.
COVID-19 considerations:
Our behavioral providers are on-site, each in private offices, and are seeing patients via telehealth ; no face to face visits. All employees, and patients have temperature and symptom checks before entering the building. Masks are required at all times. Moderna COVID vaccine available to all staff.
