The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Care Coordinator/Case Manager is responsible for developing and providing high quality therapeutic interventions and services in support of an individual’s wellness and recovery focused on people struggling with co-occuring disorders. Services include strength-based and needs-based therapeutic case management, problem-solving, therapeutic rehabilitation including skills-building, benefits support, resource development, housing navigation, crisis intervention, and family support. Current RADT, CADC 1/SUDCC certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days. 4 years of experience in case management in field based settings, addiction treatment, addiction counseling, substance use treatment, or peer counseling required.
This is a community-based position providing direct, face-to-face services to individuals who are chronically homeless and travel throughout Alameda County is required.
- Schedules include one weekend day. Either Sun
- Thurs or Tues
- Saturday.
Addiction counselor responsibilities
- Responsible for development and delivery of a full complement of services, including individual, family, group counseling, individual rehabilitation and case management/brokerage for individuals within the Care Coordinator's caseload as assigned.
- Responsible for utilizing Evidence Based Practice for the designated population/program to assure high quality results and intended impact.
- Responsible for continuously assessing individual’s risk status including risk based on symptoms, substance use, environment, physical conditions, etc and intervening appropriately.
- Responsible for assessing the continued service necessity and creating a service plan that aims at an individual getting better/healthy and accomplishing service goals that are person-centered and belong to the client.
- Responsible for continuous outreach and progressive engagement and reporting disengagement to the team immediately. Responsible for working with outreach team and determining when to disenroll individual based on program protocols.
- Responsible for domain-based assessment, screening referrals, service planning, community planning and benefit coordination which supports wellness and recovery principles. Responsible for care planning and therapeutic case management using a whatever it takes approach.
- Documents and maintains all data collection, reporting, and charting records in accordance with BACS and other relevant county regulatory policies/agencies. Responsible for producing required number of regulatory units of service per month (65% of staff’s time must be providing face-to-face or other eligible community-based support).
- Participates in supervision, staff meetings, consultation, travel, crisis/emergency coverage, weekend coverage, as well as, agency-wide meetings and training, as required by manager.
- Able to work independently and as a member of a therapeutic team.
- Is adaptable and open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Adjusts rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.
- Is effective at balancing interests of a variety of clients; readily readjusts priorities to respond to pressing and changing client demands. Anticipates and meets the need of clients; achieves quality end-products; is committed to continuous improvement of services.
- Other duties as assigned.
Addiction counselor qualifications
- High School Diploma required and must have 4 years of paid work experience in mental health/social services. One of those years may be in a customer service function. Degree is preferred.
- Current RADT, CADC 1/SUDCC certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days.
- Valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage are required. DMV printout required.
- Extensive local travel is required, vehicle reimbursement is provided. Care Coordinators/ Counselors transport clients in their personal vehicle.
Sud counselor compensation & benefits
- Starting at $27.00 per hour, then $30.00 per hour after satisfactory performance and achievement of all job related goals and requirements for the 90 day introductory period.
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage options for employees, plus a vision reimbursement program. Children’s healthcare coverage is available for as little as $25/month.
- Average employer-paid benefit value: approximately $913/month per enrolled individual. BACS contributions apply to company-sponsored plans only.
- +3% per hour for tested language competency in Chinese, Cantonese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Farsi, Cambodian or Tagalog.
- 31 days off (20 PTO/ 12 Holiday), increasing with tenure
- 403b
- Clinical supervision hours towards licensure
- Free iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use + laptop for easy mobility*.
- Significant internal growth opportunities.
- Bay Area Community Services is a CARF accredited non-profit, community-based agency celebrating 70 years of serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento and Solano Counties by providing mental health and social services.
- BACS’ mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing whatever it takes.
- We are proud to be one of the leading agencies producing real outcomes to tough social problems.
- BACS owes its reputation as an innovator to our innovative and entrepreneurial staff.
- We are seeking individuals who want to transform clinical practice to be client-centered and effective in the field and who want to lead empowered teams to meet goals.
How To Apply
Submit a resume with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.
We currently have roles available across several different programs. Our BACS recruiter will chat to you about available opportunities & locations.
Bay area community services is an equal opportunity employer
