Bilingual Treatment Counselor (SB-38, Multiple Offender DUI Program)

Job Description

Job Description
Bilingual Treatment Counselor - SB-38

The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) is hiring a Part-Time Counselor to work in our DUI treatment program, SB38.

Interesting and rewarding position working with individuals referred by the courts to re-instate their driving capability. SB38 is the Senate Bill referring to a DUI program for repeat offenders that drivers must complete when they receive a second DUI conviction within 10 years of a prior DUI or wet and reckless conviction. Be a part of a robust team of Alcohol and Drug Counselors assisting individuals in our community who are managing their legal matters.

LICENSES:

• Substance Abuse counselor registration, certification, or clinical license from a State of California Accredited Institution.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience providing counseling services to diverse, bilingual, bicultural clients preferred.
• Bilingual, Spanish/English required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the field of alcohol/drug counseling required.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Specific knowledge of individual counseling principles and techniques, and substance abuse assessment and case planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct individual and group substance abuse counseling, education, and relapse prevention sessions.
• Conduct treatment planning and assessment for clients.
• Complete documentation accurately, professionally, and within the prescribed time frame.
• Maintain effective communication with supervisors, support staff, and external service providers.
• Uphold all HIPAA compliance standards.
• Collect payment from clients.
• Keep abreast of current literature and research in the field of alcoholism and drug addiction/abuse.
• Maintain a caseload and ensure weekly services are provided to meet the needs of the individuals served.
• Develop, review, and update individualized treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with clients and clinical supervisors.

Part-Time, Monday-Wednesday 4pm-8pm