Are you a registered or certified Alcohol and Other Drug Services Counselor? Are you looking to provide critical services to your community? If yes, apply to our Alcohol and Other Drug Services Intake Interviewer position!

Starting salary up to $33.89/hour ($70,737/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

Find out what it's like to work as an Alcohol and Other Drug Services professional with the County of Sonoma by watching Laura's story here. 

Note: California Health and Safety Code Section 11833(b)(1) requires that any individual who provides counseling services in a licensed or certified AODS program, except for licensed professionals (see Minimum Qualifications below)*, must be registered or certified with an organization approved by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Individuals must be currently registered, certified, or licensed to be eligible for employment.

For more information on registration and a list of approved certification agencies recognized by the DHCS, please visit here.

Alcohol and Other Drug Services Intake Interviewers are an integral part of the County of Sonoma's Department of Health Services. They provide direct assessment and intake services to clients daily. Their responsibilities include:

Scheduling and conducting intake interviews with referred clients
Assessing clients' substance use using established and standardized evaluation tools
Explaining all program rules, objectives, payment schedules, and requirements to clients
Creating client program schedules, gathering data, and maintaining all records and relevant caseload documentation
Assisting clients with documentation for all assessments and appointments

As the ideal candidate to join this team, you will bring a collaborative approach and possess knowledge of alcohol and other drugs and the impact they have on individuals. In addition, you will possess many of the following:

An understanding of alcohol and substance use disorders and knowledge of related community resources
Extensive knowledge of universal precautions and relevant health-related privacy and confidentiality laws and standards
Experience performing data entry and using database systems
Excellent customer service skills
Knowledge of trauma-informed care
A deep interest in alcohol and other drug studies

*Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now