What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drug and Alcohol Counselor position at Stars Behavioral Health Group?
Stars Behavioral Health Group was recently certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®, based on extensive ratings provided by its employees in anonymous surveys. According to the study, 75 percent of employees say it is a great workplace.
We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their wellbeing. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,700 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce. We also value lived experience and employ staff who have been consumers of behavioral healthcare or other social services, or supported a consumer as a family member or caregiver.
Our experienced staff of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Specialists, Parent Partners and other therapists/counselors provide case management, mental health care and a range of support services in our outpatient clinics and 24/7 treatment facilities, and in community settings such as schools and homes. Our dedicated teams work collaboratively and in partnership with family members, school administrators and faculty, county social workers, case managers, probation officers and other community-based agencies.
Job Summary:
The Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Counselor provides drug and alcohol education to program participants including their parents and family via psycho-educational groups aimed at prevention and supporting wellness and recovery. The groups and parent education groups are provided in the office or at community venues. Services are provided through the use of approved evidence based practices.
Job Duties:
Provides drug and alcohol prevention and early intervention psycho-educational
groups to program participants and their families, based on approved or
county required curriculum or evidence based practiceProvides drug and alcohol prevention and early intervention psycho-educational
workshops to the parents and families of program participants utilizing
approved or county required curriculum or evidence based practice.Implements harm reduction techniques using models such as Motivational Interviewing
and Seven Challenges.Provides case management services to clients and their families.
Complies with all required deadlines and program requirements.
Ensures appropriate documentation of services using California Outcome Measurement Services
(CalOMS).Completes drug assessments and client care planning as assigned.
Up to 60% Travel
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
High School Diploma required, Associate of Arts degree in child
counseling, development or psychology, social services or substance abuse
counseling or Bachelor's degree in child counseling, development or psychology,
social services or substance abuse counseling preferred; PLUS one
(1) year of experience working in the social service or alcohol and drug
counseling field. Also, must be a certified drug counselor with an accredited
organization (preferred) or be enrolled in substance use certification program
and registered with accreditation organization. Those enrolled are
expected to complete the certification as assigned within the certification
program
Experience
At least 1 year of experience facilitating substance
abuse related groups.
License or Certification
Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor.
Valid California Driver's License.
We offer:
- Free employee health insurance offered for applicable full time positions
- DailyPay
- MFTI and ACSW’s receive supervision for BBS hours
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Competitive compensation
- Rewarding work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
- Excellent work/life balance including generous vacation and holiday pay
- A unique environment – we’re an employee owned organization!
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Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
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Family-oriented environment
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On the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career development
- Flexible work schedule and environment
- Mileage reimbursement