SUD Counselor-Outpatient

Key Responsibilities Include

• Direct work with clients and families working to manage and/or overcome substance abuse and co-occurring issues Utilize assessments and self-assessments to map out client wellness and recovery plan and serve as an accountability partner and coach Hold clear boundaries and communicated directly and effectively with clients and their families regarding the change and growth process Develop strong, healthy relationships with clients in order to support and challenge them to do the tough work of changing and thriving Teach and model hard and soft life skills Maintain fluency in supportive community resources and develop strong working relationships with community treatment and clinical service providers Exhibit high levels of self-awareness by continually assessing performance, identifying challenges and needs, and developing areas of opportunities Maintain complete and accurate records Model a growth mentality and be doing your own growth work in parallel with the client’s and family’s work Contribute to the mission and vision of the company
• Qualifications
• Required: A minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent is required for consideration. Minimum 2 years Case Management or SUD counselor experience working in the drug and alcohol treatment and/or mental health treatment industry. Experience working with both private insurance and Drug Medi-Cal a plus. Knowledge of and fluency in the use of recovery tools, recovery resources, insight into motivation and behavior, understanding of the role of coaching as a change agent. Registered or Certified as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Bilingual candidates will be highly considered. Case Management experience PLUS coaching and leadership experience a significant plus. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, coachable, trustworthy, ethical and works well both as a team member and independently.
• Competencies
• Desired: Expertise in these areas; addiction recovery, relapse prevention, community resources, legal issues, workforce development and coaching. Understands how to navigate and roll with resistance and deploy techniques to enhance motivation to change. Experience in compassionate crisis intervention, and ability to de-escalate clients. Ability to serve as a role model, positive mentor and support person. Commitment to continuous improvement. Self-directed, proactive, intelligent, knowledge of curriculum and assessment, multi-tasker, problem solving skills, professional written and verbal communication skills, ability to connect with students with patience and compassion. Ability to manage stress, and self-regulate during chaos and crisis, consistently positive attitude, strong teamwork, passionate, genuine, organized, internally motivated, service orientation, ability to reserve judgment and respond with curiosity and compassion.