Location: Galt, CA

Pay: Starting $74,800

SUMMARY The Certified Supervising Addiction Counselor (CSAC) at our residential treatment program is responsible for performing advanced client care duties in support of the rehab process in a competent manner under the direction of Program Director. The CSAC will deliver comprehensive social, educational, vocational, medical, psychological, and housing rehabilitative program services.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises day-to-day operation and staffing in conjunction with the Program Director.
Perform treatment services within the 12-core functions of professional substance abuse counseling.
Facilitates individual and group counseling sessions with Clients.
Presents Psych-education groups and facilitates process groups.
Maintains Client case record, documenting all sessions and interaction with Clients including the type, time, and length of session, also capturing the content, clinical assessment, behavior, observations, plan, intervention, response, etc.
Works with Clients directly to assist in the identification of problems list, major goals of treatment episodes.
Performs Client clinical intake assessment, such as screening for eligibility, intake and ASAM multidimensional assessments, and biopsychosocial assessment.
Provides referral to outside providers when appropriate.
Collaborates with clients to design and implement Master Treatment Plan’s objectives.
Performs regular Treatment Plan reviews and makes status updates or changes to the Master Treatment plan.
Coordinates w/other treatment team members when specialized services are necessary.
Recognizes when Clients are in need of medical or psychiatric services.
Meets weekly w/the team to report observations and reactions to Clients and to review Clients’ progress.
Performs and facilitates case management sessions with Clients.
Assisting with client legal, occupational, educational, medical, familial, and other “life skills” and necessities
Assessing and diagnosing SUD and providing evidence of diagnoses and severity in clinical charts.
Uphold and enforce G.L.O.M. Substance Abuse Programs standards, policies and procedures, client rights, and professional code of ethics and conduct.
Participate in the agency’s Orientation training, staff meetings, and in-service training.
Adhere to code of ethics, legal aspects of practice, professional standards, duty to warn, abuse and neglect reporting policies and procedures, exercise professionalism at all times.
Exercise awareness in cultural competency, client satisfaction, quality of services, client needs, and overall health and safety staff and clients.
Maintain a high degree of self-awareness and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
Perform any/all other duties as assigned by your assigned supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years old.
Current American Red Cross Adult First Aid, CPR Completion Certificate or agree to complete before start date.
Must provide documentation of a TB test within the last year.
Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
License Required: Valid California Driver’s License – Class B.
Travel: Willingness to travel: 25% of day.
Certified Alcohol and/or Other Drug Counselor Level I or greater (CADC-I, CADC-II, CADC-III, LAADC), by State-approved organization (i.e. CCAPP)
Minimum of 1 year of experience with substance use disorder (SUD) specific population.
Previous experience in counseling, social work, or other related fields.
Exercises mature judgment and projects a professional demeanor.
Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Excellent professional and personal boundaries with clients.

COMPETENCIES

Interpersonal Skills--Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication--Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Professionalism--Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Attendance/Punctuality--Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to climb stairs multiple times a day and be able to lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
Ability to sit, rise, kneel, squat, twist, pull bend multiple times a day.
Ability to navigate stairs and walkways unencumbered.
Ability to perform with repetitive maneuvers and manual dexterity.
Ability to drive in inclement weather and heavy traffic.