SUD COUNSELOR

**Job Title:**CertifiedSUD Counselor**Schedule/Location:** Tuesday-Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm, Redding* Performs screening and assessments for substance use disorders, including SBIRT and ASAM dimensions.* Identifies problem areas that affect daily functioning and are barriers to engage in recommended services.* Work closely with patients to develop individualized SUD treatment plans to meet patient needs.* Provides education and training of substance/alcohol related disorders, including but not limited to substance refusal skills, relapse prevention and recovery planning.* Provides brief intervention to address alcohol/substance use, and/or behaviors to assist patients to gain strategies to overcome obstacles that interfere with the recovery process.* Provides individual and group counseling to patients with substance use disorders, including MAT patients.* Continually monitor and evaluate patient’s progress on goals, treatment and/or care plans.* Collaboration with community resources for referrals and coordination of services.* Maintain close communication with medical, behavioral health and other support staff as needed to meet patient needs.* Make referrals for needed services and facilitate access to community resources.* Assists participants in utilization of services, maintains follow up contacts and coordination of care.* Assist in arranging appointments as needed to support access to care.* Coordination with Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) members to ensure proper continuum of care for MAT patients.* Adheres to strict boundaries and professional ethics in the care of others.* Participate in weekly MAT consultation meetings with MAT team.* Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all interactions, including telephone calls.* Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of addiction and recovery.* Participate in ongoing education and training for professional development.* Attend program-related community, coalition and committee meetings as assigned by supervisor.* Performs other duties as assigned.* High School Diploma or GED required.* Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification is recognized by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) or equivalent. May consider registered counselor depending on skills and experience.* Excellent oral and written communication skills.* Experience with assessment, treatment planning, conducting interviews and counseling.* Motivational interviewing skills and knowledge of the stages of change.* Ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.* Demonstrates excellent attendance, reliability and dependability.* Be familiar with the Harm Reduction Model.* Ability to work with computers and the necessary software programs to perform all duties.* Valid California driver’s license and excelling driving record.* Comfortable working with culturally diverse populations.* Experience working with people with SU, mental health and/or chronic health conditions and co-occurring disorders* Experience working in collaboration with SU treatment programs, health care systems and community-based organizations.* Familiar with integration and team-based care.* Experience using electronic health records.* Knowledge and experience working with the criminal justice system.* Adhere to Policies and Procedures* Participate in team systems* Perform duties ethically* Maintain patient confidentiality* Demonstrate ability to re-prioritize duties as needs arise* Use time efficiently* Be responsible for co-workers and patient satisfaction* Display flexibility in accepting, changing, and carrying out assignments* Maintain a neat, clean, and safe work environment throughout the facility* Perform duties with kindness in a quality mannerMust have intermediate level language skills.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before individuals, groups or employees of organization.
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