Substance Use Disorder Counselor II

Compensation We Offer 

• The compensation for this position is $21.00 - $25.83 per hour.
• Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations.
• The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted. 
• 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions*
  
  • * Must meet company policy eligibility requirements.

Benefits We Offer  

• Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE! 
• We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!   
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
• 401K Employer Match up to 4%
• Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)
• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

Who We Are 

 Pacific Clinics is the leading community-based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high-quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve.  Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma-informed and research-based care.  

Who We Serve 

Pacific Clinics offers comprehensive behavioral health services, support and social services and education services to individuals and families who are eligible for Medi-Cal across California.

Program Type: Youth and Adult - Alcohol & Other Drugs

Population Served: 12-100

Program Description: Registered Counselor to provide SUD assessments, group, and individual svcs to youth & adults

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Program Director or Team Supervisor, the Substance Use Disorder Counselor facilitates implementation of integrated substance abuse services, provides individual, family and group services, develops and implements treatment plans, and monitors the progress and needs of clients with substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, or substance use prevention needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Performs strength-based, person/family-centered, culturally competent services for persons with substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, or those considered at-risk for developing a substance use disorder or co-occurring disorder.

• Performs substance abuse screens, conducts collaborative treatment plans, provides on-going services, monitors progress, engages in relapse prevention planning and discharge planning.

• Provides rehabilitative services to clients and/or their families which might include assistance in restoring or maintaining a client’s functional skills, daily living skills, and/or social skills.

• Provides counseling, trauma-informed care, and psychoeducation with individuals, families and groups.

• Provides client, family, and community education on substance use, co-occurring disorders, and prevention.

• Assists in providing information and referrals and linkage to available programs for more appropriate treatment, recovery support, aftercare and other supportive services.

• Provides services in the office, home, school setting, and/or in the community to promote stabilization, and that are consistent with program and funding source contractual requirements.

• Completes Client Treatment Plans, progress notes, and other Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) required documentation within required timelines and that meet the standards of the SAPC, Medi-Cal, Pacific Clinics and its funding sources.

• Completes billing expectations per Agency requirements and provides services consistent with program needs.

• Works with the treatment team to provide appropriate coordinated care services to clients and their families, as well as working with community providers to assist clients in meeting goals.

• Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, disposition meetings and collaborative treatment team meetings.

• Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.

• Drives Agency-provided or personal vehicle for consumers, staff and others, as needed.

• Models Pacific Clinics’ approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specific Competencies

• Performs professional and ethical responsibilities.

• Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers and others.

• Works on a multi-cultural team sensitive to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• The Substance Use Disorder Counselor II should be registered as an Alcohol and Drug counselor recognized by the Department of Health Care Services.

• Minimum of 2 years’ work Experience or BA or AA degree in related field

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand or sit. The employee is required to use hands to produce records and/or documentation in manual or electronic format. The employee must possess ability to ensure significant communication with the Clinics’ community members. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally move or lift up to 10 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Level of Contact with Children

May/will have supervised contact with children.

Requires full background check and TB exam.

Driving Privileges

Required to drive agency vehicle. Must have clean MVR, appropriate insurance coverage, and attend agency driver training. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer  

We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.  

Salary : $21 - $26