Local nonprofit serving the San Fernando Valley is seeking a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor for our specialized outpatient program in the Van Nuys, CA area. Our program partners with clients to encourage and promote recovery using case management techniques, group/individual counseling, and community reintegration.

Key Responsibilities/Qualifications

• Familiarity with Harm Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational interviewing techniques required in order to promote wellness and recovery for all individuals served.
• Provide linkage and referral to treatment, residential placement, detoxification services and sober living placement.
• Provide community referrals to address additional issues as they arise unique to each client.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss each case, treatment and level of care.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, using the ASAM triage and assessment tool for all participants enrolled in the program.
• Collaborate with clinical treatment staff to determine what supportive service would best meet the presenting needs of the client.
• Providing on-going assessment and service plan development to address substance use/dependence and relapse prevention with the goal of self-sufficiency and decreased substance use.
• Follow-up services to participants who have been referred to a treatment agency.
• Document on a daily basis all available slots in the SBAT (SAPC Tool).
• Conduct weekly psychoeducational groups related to various substance use disorder topics.
• Determine level of treatment compliance and mental health stability.
• Provide referrals for detoxification, treatment and sober living availability.
• Attend all Program specific meetings including weekly all staff meetings, treatment team meetings, Center Co-occurring meetings and other meetings in the community necessary to job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification with either CADDE or CADAAC
• Current and valid driver's license
• 1-2 years of experience in a substance abuse treatment setting (inpatient or outpatient)
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Proficiency in MS Office Programs
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a huge plus, but not required

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $52,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

 

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

 

Schedule:

 

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

 

Application Question(s):

 

• What is your desired hourly pay rate?

 

Experience:

 

• Substance Use Counseling: 1 year (Required)

 

License/Certification:

 

• Certification with either CADDE or CADAAC (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

 

Shift availability:

 

• Day Shift (Required)

 

Work Location: In person