AOD Certified Counselor II - Afternoon Schedule | Outpatient

CLARE Matrix is currently hiring Certified Counselors in multiple departments. We currently have Full Time, Part Time, and Per Diem positions available for Certified Counselors in our Women's Treatment Program, Men's Treatment Program, Pregnant and Postpartum Program, and Outpatient Clinics.

Summary: Under supervision, partners with consumers/families with mental illness and/or substance abuse to achieve recovery; develops, delivers, and evaluates recovery focused mental health and case management services; participates in individual, family, and group counseling; and advocates for decreasing stigma associated with mental illness and/or substance abuse.

Counselor II is an AOD Counselor who is certified by a recognized governing body by the state of California (CAADP, CCAAP & CADTP).

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work in collaboration with Behavioral Health Clinician (Therapist) on treatment plan goals
• Group Facilitation
• Provide weekly case management sessions related to treatment plan in collaboration with Behavioral Health Clinician
• File compliance ensuring contractual guidelines and CLARE standards are upheld
• Collaborative team work
• Ensure client files are upheld and managed to contractual and CLARE standards
• Conduct goal oriented case management sessions with caseload clients
• Conduct group counseling and educational sessions
• Act as a client advocate and assist clients with problem solving
• Provide appropriate referrals, following up on all referrals and interventions to ensure that the client has access to designated services.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to clients when appropriate
• Maintain contact with each client as required by contract and program guidelines
• Maintain accurate and up to date information in each client’s chart and document client contact by using the EHR system
• Advocate with primary care providers to ensure access to quality treatment and/or care in collaboration with Behavioral Health Clinician
• Supervise residents in coordination of daily program activities
• Assure that all emergency needs of residents are met and these incidents are reported as required
• Respond appropriately to emergencies including contacting appropriate staff and supervisor(s), interacting with police, fire, and medical personnel as needed.
• Maintain open, complete, and accurate verbal and written communications with all staff and residents
• Attend and actively participate in case conferences, related training, and collaborative relationships between CLARE and established partners

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

The ideal candidate will have counseling experience in a substance abuse treatment center setting.

AOD Counselor Certification required. In addition the following are strongly desired/required:

• Experience and ability to work well with diverse populations.
• Possess an understanding of issues of substance use and mental health.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and counseling skills.