ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG (AOD) COUNSELOR

• The Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor facilitates group and individual SUD treatment and documents participants’ attendance, participation and progress in case file and in database.
• Conducts risk/need and secondary assessments and creates individual treatment plans (ISPs) for each assigned participant, including MAT participants.
• The Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor reviews plan with participants on a regular basis and document progress or revisions so that they are gaining the life skills necessary to make a successful reentry into the community.
• Coordinates substance abuse program using principles of the “What Works” system.
• The Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor facilitates psycho-educational/behavior modification groups and individual sessions using principles of the “What Works” system.
• Meets regularly with participants and documents participants’ progress or regress in Company database.
• The Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor notifies the Program Manager and treatment team of any problems/issues involving participants
• Makes decisions regarding caseload matters.
• Conducts and participates in case conferences including the MAT provider for each participant assigned to the caseload.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with outside referral sources, such as MAT providers, in-patient substance abuse facilities or detox facilities.
• Identifies problem areas that may impact participants’ ability to successfully navigate and/or complete treatment.
• Guides participants to develop strategies to overcome obstacles to success and completion of treatment.
• Navigates data collection for tracking participant progress and reports out to customer.
• Ensures that participants’ records are accurately completed in a timely manner.
• Maintains a treatment case file for every program participant.
• Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor degree in social services, criminal justice preferred or Associate of Arts or Associate of Sciences degree from a granting institution accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) preferred.
• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in counseling duties with a criminal justice and/or substance abuse program.
• Certified AODS Counselor, or Registered and in the process of completing the required hours of certification while under supervision by an agency/individual approved and recognized by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
• Knowledge of the transitional process, both documentation and operational, between in-custody and community-based modalities/programs preferred.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Problem solving ability.
• Good interpersonal skills while understanding the boundaries needed for working in custody.
• Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred but not mandatory.
• Good facilitation skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of client record management.
• Basic computer skills.

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