Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Job Title: SUD Counselor
Reports to: Program Director
Schedule: This is a Non-Exempt, part-time or full-time position, averaging 32 – 40 hours per week or more as deemed necessary by Program Director and/or Director.

Purpose of the Position:
Provide counseling and case management services to incarcerated individuals diagnosed with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and co-occurring Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). Work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate patient services and maintain the highest quality of care at the Monterey County Jail.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

I. CLINICAL DUTIES
● Coordinate patient care with other community agencies as needed.
● Ensure that all documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
● Maintain compliance with all Title 9, Title 22, CARF, DEA, and CSAT
regulations.
● Maintain confidentiality of clinical records and privileged information.
● Crisis and emergency intervention, as needed.
● Assures timely communications with persons served, staff, and Monterey County Jail. Works closely with the justice system, probation, and County Behavioral Health Staff
● Maintain a caseload of participants; monitor and document recovery plan goals; monthly progress notes.
● Provide individual and group counseling services to patients as part of
Medication Assisted Treatment according to Title 9 and Title 22 requirements.
● Conduct case management services. Casework will include performing ASAM Assessments; biopsychosocial assessments; creating treatment plans; crisis intervention; developing benefit assistance; discharge planning; conducting referrals and follow-up progress evaluations.
Services will be provided either in-person, by telephone or by telehealth.
● Understand the pharmacology and physiological effects of MAT
medications.
● Uphold the Organization and Program Code of Ethics.
● Work with other staff and patients in a respectful professional manner.

II. GENERAL PROGRAM RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES
● Alert program director to potential crises or urgent situations and/or incidents.
● Attend supervision and utilize scheduled individual meetings in a productive way.
● Bring issues of concern and/or importance to the program director and/or outpatient manager for consultation.
● Maintain a professional work environment with attention to patient and staff health and safety, by maintaining safety protocols, alerting management to unsafe conditions, etc.
● Read and follow procedures as detailed in VHA’s policy manuals and program policies and procedures.
● May perform special projects or other duties as assigned to assure the efficiency and effectiveness of the program.
III. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
● Attend all required training and in-services
● Maintain professional licenses/certificates

QUALIFICATIONS
● High School Diploma
● Current CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP certification. Must be certified by one of the listed accreditation bodies.
● Understanding, and experience in the area of drug, alcohol, and opioid treatment and recovery.
● Understanding of theories and etiology for clients with co-occurring disorders such as Serious Mental Illness and/or Serious Emotional Disturbance.
● Knowledge of various psychological theories and appropriate techniques for working with incarcerated populations.
● Working knowledge of applicable portions of Title 9, CARF requirements, and Title 22.
● Background Check with security clearance to work inside jail setting.
● Ability to observe, evaluate, document, and communicate verbally and in writing;

● Ability to communicate and lead in a culturally competent and sensitive manner.
● Bilingual preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
● Cognitive and intellectual capacity to comprehend and administer organization & Clinic policies and procedures.
● Personal and intellectual ability to collaborate and organize effectively.
● Physical ability to safely perform job functions with or without the aid of mechanical devices.
● Manual dexterity and gross motor skills are sufficient to operate a computer or manually complete required documentation in a legible and timely manner.
● Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a language that can be readily understood by the majority of the Clinic’s patients, staff, and funders.
● Ability to effectively perform job responsibilities in a high-stress environment.
● Ability to utilize efficient, productive work habits
● Establish appropriate priorities for timely and accurate completion of tasks.
● Complete all work within expected time frames.
● Consistently respond positively, with creative problem solving, to changing work environment demands and pressures.
● Identify problems proactively and offer constructive suggestions for corrective action.
use of a computer to input observations and required documentation
● Knowledge of alcohol and drug addiction treatment, recovery, the 12-step recovery process, and the effect of alcohol and drugs within family systems.
● Knowledge of Community Resources.

*Application Link: https://www.valleyhealthassociates.com/careers