SUD Counselor

Substance Use Treatment Tehachapi, California


Description

Position at Clarvida - California

Essential Duties/Responsibilities  
  • Carry out duties as a member of the team, under the direction of the Program Manager. Specific job responsibilities will vary
    depending on education and experience.
  • Use of personal vehicle is required. May be asked to attend outreach events.
  • Perform navigation and linkage for callers, problem solve options, provide follow up, as well as offer encouragement.
  • Support and communicate with callers timely to answer questions, while making a difference in our Call Center/Caller
    Relationships. Answer calls immediately and provide profesional/supportive support while prividing referrals/ linkages
  •  Provide practical help and mentoring, advocacy, coordination, individualized support, problem solving and direct assistance
    to help callers obrtain the necessary services.
  • Develop effective working relationships with agencies and organizations to advocate for First Responders.
  • Document all activities as required.
  • Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients.
  • Other duties assigned or necessary to support the program and/or the company.
Recovery Requirements  
  •  Provide the best customer care possible.
  •  Identify and build upon the strengths of clients, coworkers, and the communities we serve.
  •  Support clients’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness.
  •  Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our clients.
  • Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our consumers and establishes our leadership in the
    industry.
  •  Research and utilize our industry’s best practices and analyze our own servies to ensure the best possible outcomes.
  •  Provide outreach and develop relationships with community partners· Works under direct supervision from the Program Manager.
Education/Licensing Requirements  
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required with computer or business courses.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
  • Lived experience or preferred history of being a consumer of mental health and/or substance use services.