Mental Health Systems, Inc.
DUI Facilitator Substance Abuse Counselor
Mental Health Systems, Inc., San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409
DUI Facilitator Substance Abuse Counselor Mental Health Systems, Inc. • San Bernardino, CA, US
Job Description At
TURN
our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces client-centered care and core values of People, Culture, and Growth. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.
Job Summary The Substance Abuse Counselor provides drug and alcohol counseling to adult clients authorized to receive substance abuse treatment under a non-residential substance abuse or mental health program. Counselors interact with clients on a day-to-day basis providing individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other sobriety-related services. The Counselor offers orientation, training, recovery skills, and leadership necessary for client recovery. Additional duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The role includes the following responsibilities:
Maintain a caseload prescribed by the Program Manager. Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other sobriety-related services.
Document, review, and chart client progress; complete all required paperwork on time.
Attend treatment meetings and provide input to treatment plan. Prepare treatment and discharge plans and discharge summaries.
Designate new target goals for clients consistent with overall treatment goals.
Initiate appropriate and timely interventions.
Integrate clinical concepts with sound theoretical and practical applications of rehabilitative individual group and milieu counseling principles.
Provide input to develop and improve program servicing and delivery.
Assist other staff in dealing with problematic client behavior.
Schedule daily activity and recreational activities and short-term special groups.
Act as co-leader in assigned groups.
Other relevant duties as assigned.
Comply with all TURN and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPAA standards.
Qualifications
Must meet one of the following: Certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity plus two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, preferred, or actively working toward a recognized alcohol and drug certification and two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, or B.A./B.S. degree in human services field and one year of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions.
Working knowledge of California's Title 9 DUI program as a provider, required.
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.
Cultural Competency understanding required.
Bilingual preferred.
Physical Requirements These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 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 is not 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.
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Job Description At
TURN
our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces client-centered care and core values of People, Culture, and Growth. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.
Job Summary The Substance Abuse Counselor provides drug and alcohol counseling to adult clients authorized to receive substance abuse treatment under a non-residential substance abuse or mental health program. Counselors interact with clients on a day-to-day basis providing individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other sobriety-related services. The Counselor offers orientation, training, recovery skills, and leadership necessary for client recovery. Additional duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The role includes the following responsibilities:
Maintain a caseload prescribed by the Program Manager. Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other sobriety-related services.
Document, review, and chart client progress; complete all required paperwork on time.
Attend treatment meetings and provide input to treatment plan. Prepare treatment and discharge plans and discharge summaries.
Designate new target goals for clients consistent with overall treatment goals.
Initiate appropriate and timely interventions.
Integrate clinical concepts with sound theoretical and practical applications of rehabilitative individual group and milieu counseling principles.
Provide input to develop and improve program servicing and delivery.
Assist other staff in dealing with problematic client behavior.
Schedule daily activity and recreational activities and short-term special groups.
Act as co-leader in assigned groups.
Other relevant duties as assigned.
Comply with all TURN and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPAA standards.
Qualifications
Must meet one of the following: Certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity plus two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, preferred, or actively working toward a recognized alcohol and drug certification and two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, or B.A./B.S. degree in human services field and one year of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions.
Working knowledge of California's Title 9 DUI program as a provider, required.
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.
Cultural Competency understanding required.
Bilingual preferred.
Physical Requirements These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 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 is not 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.
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