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Substance Use Disorders Counselor, TrueLifeRecovery (TRL) Program
Location:
Vista, CA
Description:
Substance Use Disorders Counselor, TrueLifeRecovery (TRL) Program Position Summary Lifeline Community Services is hiring a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to support our growing team. You will be responsible for provided evidence based early intervention services to adolescents (ages 12 through 17 and high school students over age 17) regardless of income, Medi-Cal eligibility, and insurance coverage. Substance Use Disorder Counselors are responsible for screening adolescents referred by school partners, community, and self-referrals. All Early Intervention (EI) services are provided at our Vista main site and school sites, and other community-based locations as needed. Early Intervention services will be composed of education and individual group services, family engagement, prosocial activities, and tobacco cessation education. Substance Use Disorder Counselor will develop with youth an individualized Problem List. This is a state of California as a SUD Counselor role that will help our team provide early intervention work with youth and families to help them live better lives without substance related problems. We're looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person who enjoys working with adolescents and is knowledgeable of the substance abuse, counseling and co-occurring treatment field. This role requires patience and a spirit of honesty, humbleness, and self-awareness since your day-to-day work will be working independently at different school sites, and the Substance Use Disorder Counselor is expected to make sound, independent decisions for the benefit of the clients and their families. The Substance Use Disorder Counselor works in a culturally sensitive manner and abides by the legal and ethical standards of the profession. independent Required Qualifications Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred. Bilingual pay available Registered in the state of California as a SUD Counselor, or ability to be registered within 30 days of hire and actively working towards certification. BA in psychology, social work, human services plus 2 years related experience or equivalent experience in substance abuse and/or counseling, co-occurring treatment highly desired. Demonstrated knowledge, training, and experience in Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, DBT, or Seeking Safety highly desired. Responsibilities Responds to service requests from schools and community partners. Verifies client eligibility and conducts screenings and intakes. Provides education and process groups using evidenced based early intervention curriculum. Facilitated and arranges family engagement, case management services, prosocial activities, and tobacco cessation education. Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team to plan and develop monthly program activities, services. Completes accurately all progress notes following county guidelines and documentation standards, as well as entering them into SanWITS electronic health record system. Completes outreach and presentations relating to substance use disorder and early intervention services to students, parents, and staff at school sites and community. Participates in staff and stakeholder meetings, and assigned training and Utilizes a trauma informed, client-centered, culturally respectful approach and abides by the legal an ethical standards of the profession. Completes other duties as assigned. Schedule/Compensation Full-Time, Non-exempt position 40 hours/week. Monday-Friday (may include evening and occasional weekend hours). $26.00 -$28.60 Salary will commensurate with experience and education. Differential pay offered for bilingual skills. EEO. Additional Requirement Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with a good driving record. Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the job (mileage reimbursed). Employment subject to clearances, including background finger printing checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing. About the Company Lifeline Community Services ("Lifeline") is a non-profit human services organization that offers a wide range of services to the people of San Diego County. Our mission is to build self-reliance among youth, individuals and families through problem solving, skill-building and accessible community-based services. Come be part of a team who CAR2Es! At North County Lifeline, you will find people who are C onnected to the communities we serve, A uthentic, and R esourceful. We are R esponsive to the needs of our clients and E ngaged in our mission to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families. Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer flexible work hours and excellent benefits to our employees. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement North County Lifeline DBA Lifeline Community Services ("Lifeline") is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and discrimination is not tolerated. We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. In California, we extend these protections to include ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), familial status, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, and age (40 and above) among others, recognizing and valuing the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that all individuals bring to our team. Lifeline is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and by ensuring that our employment practices do not discriminate against any individual. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Lifeline's success is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and the collective contributions of all our employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Lifeline expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any of the protected characteristics mentioned above. Lifeline's leadership is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion and ensuring that our employment environment is free from discrimination and harassment. All employees are encouraged to report any instances of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in violation of this policy to a supervisor, HR representative, or through our reporting hotline. By embracing diversity and promoting equality, Lifeline not only complies with all relevant legislation but also creates a richer, more vibrant work environment for all our employees.
Company:
North County Lifeline
Posted:
April 24 on ApplicantPRO
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