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DUI Lead AOD Counselor
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Mental Health Systems
Mental Health Systems provided pay range This range is provided by Mental Health Systems. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $81,000.00/yr - $85,176.00/yr
At
TURN
our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values
People ,
Culture
and
Growth
are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.
Job Summary The Lead Substance Abuse Counselor interact with clients on a day-to-day basis providing individual and group counseling. The Lead Substance Abuse Counselor provides clients with orientation, training, substance abuse recovery skills and information, and leadership necessary to provide them with the ability to change their behavior and educate them on the dangers of driving while intoxicated.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Responsibilities
The Lead Substance Abuse Counselor acts as the lead staff and provides program oversight in the absence of the Program Manager. Acts as a role model to other program staff.
Maintain a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager. Provide a variety of interventions which focus on DUI curriculum including individual and group counseling, and other relevant sobriety-related services to clients.
Responsible for AOD/SUD Intern students training and oversight.
Document, review, and chart client progress; Complete all required paperwork, on time.
Remain available to schedule client intakes, discharges, program transfers and monitors clients leave of absence.
Attend staff meetings and provide input to develop and improve program services and delivery.
Assign caseload and other tasks to counselors and oversees scheduling.
Monitor client records, including payment logs, in accordance with contractual requirements and for quality improvement.
Maintain current knowledge of community resources for continued community treatment.
Assist other staff in dealing with problematic client behavior.
Act as co-leader in assigned groups.
Other relevant duties as assigned.
Comply with all TURN and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPPA standards.
Qualifications
Must meet one of the following:
Certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity plus five years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, preferred, OR,
Actively working toward a recognized alcohol and drug certification and three years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, OR,
B.A./B.S. degree in human service field and one year of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions
Three years of experience providing California’s Title 9 DUI program curriculum services
Ability to produce legible, clear, and concise written documentation
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software
Ability to set priorities, problem solve, and react appropriately to emergency situations
Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team
Physical Requirements These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.
☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing
☒ Speaking ☒ Stooping/Bending
☒ Working in cramped spaces ☒ Moving around facility
☒ Moving between offices/clients ☒ Driving – light errands
☐ Climbing ☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items
☐ Driving – in the course of job duties ☐ Using hands/fingers
☐ Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods
☒ Sitting for long periods ☐ Working outside/underground
Other Duties This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries Mental Health Care
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DUI Lead AOD Counselor
role at
Mental Health Systems
Mental Health Systems provided pay range This range is provided by Mental Health Systems. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $81,000.00/yr - $85,176.00/yr
At
TURN
our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values
People ,
Culture
and
Growth
are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.
Job Summary The Lead Substance Abuse Counselor interact with clients on a day-to-day basis providing individual and group counseling. The Lead Substance Abuse Counselor provides clients with orientation, training, substance abuse recovery skills and information, and leadership necessary to provide them with the ability to change their behavior and educate them on the dangers of driving while intoxicated.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Responsibilities
The Lead Substance Abuse Counselor acts as the lead staff and provides program oversight in the absence of the Program Manager. Acts as a role model to other program staff.
Maintain a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager. Provide a variety of interventions which focus on DUI curriculum including individual and group counseling, and other relevant sobriety-related services to clients.
Responsible for AOD/SUD Intern students training and oversight.
Document, review, and chart client progress; Complete all required paperwork, on time.
Remain available to schedule client intakes, discharges, program transfers and monitors clients leave of absence.
Attend staff meetings and provide input to develop and improve program services and delivery.
Assign caseload and other tasks to counselors and oversees scheduling.
Monitor client records, including payment logs, in accordance with contractual requirements and for quality improvement.
Maintain current knowledge of community resources for continued community treatment.
Assist other staff in dealing with problematic client behavior.
Act as co-leader in assigned groups.
Other relevant duties as assigned.
Comply with all TURN and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPPA standards.
Qualifications
Must meet one of the following:
Certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity plus five years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, preferred, OR,
Actively working toward a recognized alcohol and drug certification and three years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, OR,
B.A./B.S. degree in human service field and one year of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions
Three years of experience providing California’s Title 9 DUI program curriculum services
Ability to produce legible, clear, and concise written documentation
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software
Ability to set priorities, problem solve, and react appropriately to emergency situations
Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team
Physical Requirements These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.
☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing
☒ Speaking ☒ Stooping/Bending
☒ Working in cramped spaces ☒ Moving around facility
☒ Moving between offices/clients ☒ Driving – light errands
☐ Climbing ☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items
☐ Driving – in the course of job duties ☐ Using hands/fingers
☐ Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods
☒ Sitting for long periods ☐ Working outside/underground
Other Duties This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries Mental Health Care
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