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Job Description
The Substance Abuse Counselor willprovideclientservicesin a shelter or recuperative care facilitybyutilizingaharm reduction model approach.Harm reduction takes a health rather than a disease perspective, a compassionate and humane rather than a moralistic, not a punitive perspective on why people use drugs and how they get into trouble. Harm reduction brings substance misuse into the realm of mainstream health care and releases it from the clutches of the criminal justice system and from programs that preach zero tolerance for substancemisuse.
The pay offered for this role is$27 per hour.
The schedule for this role is Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Responsibilities
SubstanceUseCounselorwill use a harm reduction approach to help motivate clients towardsabstinenceas their goal, or a substantial reduction to drug or alcohol consumption
SUCwillinitiateclientevaluationsupon admission, substance use assessment, care planning, and goal setting
Collaborates (on a need-to-know basis) with the multidisciplinary team members, including medical, case management, foodserviceand transportationregardingclient’s behavioral health needs, ensuring the highest level of client care
Maintains confidentiality of work-related information and materials according to HIPAA standards.
Participate in the development and implementation of client’s treatment progress as needed
Lead site activities such as currenteventgroups, goalsetting& motivation,relapse prevention,mindfulness, stress management, drug & alcohol awareness,activities of daily living and/or recreational activities,asappropriate tothe specifiedclientpopulation.
Recognizethe needsforprovidingcrisisintervention services to clients as needed according to Pro-ACT (Professional Assault Crisis Training)principles
Documents all client interactions or activities completed on behalf of the client (including collaboration with other disciplines, case consultations, telephone calls leaving voicemails, and collateral contact)in clientsEMR system(if applicable) according to the documentation standards of the agency and within72hoursof service provision
Meet documentationstandardsassigned bySupervisor,Manageror Director
InformssupervisingManager or Director, within 12 hours of making an incident report,ProtectiveServicesand/orBehavioral Health holdreportswithin the mandatedtime frame
Attend toclients’behavioralissuestactfully andutilizethe de-escalation process as needed
Act as a liaison with patients, families of patients, or external facilities and agencies
Follows established institutional policies and procedures,objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental and infection control standards
Researchandnetworkwith community agencies for client resources and linkage as directed
Familiarization with supportive services in County/Counties, including but not limited to linking clients to outside therapy,mental health, substance use treatmentprograms, job training, schooling, church, AA/NA meetings,etc.
Attends andparticipatesin staff meetings, servicetraining,workshopsand other required meetings as directed
Reportto any IH+Hlocation for coverage,training, or support, as directed
Supportvolunteers as needed: mayberequiredtosupervisevolunteer(s)
Circulate throughout thefacility everyhour and check-inwith securityguards and medicalstaff concerning anyclient-relatedissues.Beavailabletoassiststaffimmediatelywith thede-escalation process when asked to do so
Performs other responsibilities, as assigned by Supervisor, Manager or Director
We uphold the values ofCommunity, Action, Respect, andEmpowermentin all aspects of our work.
CommunityWe lead with the vision of a strengthened and compassionate community for all. By embodying collective care, we serve as an example of what is possible when we come together.
ActionOur “whatever it takes” mindset drives us forward. We take initiative, step in where others have stepped out, and create solutions when noneexist.
RespectWedeeply value the dignity and uniqueness of every individual we serve. We honor their stories, their journeys, and their right to be seen and heard.
EmpowermentWe healalways. Our work enables clients to grow stronger in health, confidence, and belief in their potential as they move forward on their life journey.
Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines
Set andmaintainhealthy boundaries with clients and staff.
Be able to meet targets and work under pressure.
Communicate any concerns and feedback to the Site Manager with tact and professionalism.
Demonstrate the ability tomaintainconfidentiality of client information and work-related information/materials.
Must remain in full compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal wage and hour laws, California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), as well as other regulatory and compliance standards relevant to the organization's operations.
Preferred Experience/Minimum Qualifications:
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