Homeless Children's Network

Drug and Addiction Counselor

Homeless Children's Network

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Francisco • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $70,000 per year

About the role

  • Offer one-on-one counseling or group counseling sessions for clients dealing with substance use issues.
  • Offer collateral support to family and significant persons, as directed by LPHA.
  • Provide emotional support, coping strategies, and behavioral management techniques.
  • Support clients in addressing personal or social problems that may impact their substance use.
  • Contributes to clinical assessment by gathering information as directed by the LPHA, who will be leading the intake and assessment process.
  • May contribute to screening and client intakes as appropriate.
  • Contributes to the development of strength-based Treatment Plans of Care for each client and consistently monitor progress.
  • Will continuously re-assess and monitor client’s well-being and functioning and collaborate with LPHA in updating assessment and treatment plan as needed.
  • Educate clients and their families about substance use disorders, mental health disorders, treatment options, and coping strategies.
  • Promote wellness and help clients develop long-term strategies for managing their substance use and mental health.
  • Provide case management and care coordination support to client and family in collaboration with the case manager.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and session details.
  • Submit documentation for LPHA to review and approve in a timely manner per DHCS and agency standards.
  • Participate in bi-weekly JABALI Service Network meetings.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2.5 years working with at-risk youth and their families.
  • Must be 1) certified or registered by an organization that is recognized by the Department of Health Care Services and accredited with the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP), and 2) meets all California State education, training, and work experience requirements set forth in the Counselor Certification Regulations, Cal. Code Regs., tit. 9, Div. 4, chapter 8.
  • Prior experience working with individuals dealing with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, ideally in a clinical, outpatient, or hospital setting.
  • Versed in best practices and interventions such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Stages of Change, etc.
  • Knowledgeable about adolescent development;
  • Experience in clinical treatment, healing arts, and intervention techniques/approaches to youth development
  • Knowledge of youth services in San Francisco from which clients can benefit.
  • Experience working and engaging with youth and their families, youth in child welfare system, youth within the juvenile justice system, youth with disabilities, youth with co-occurring disorders, and/or gang-affiliated, etc.
Benefits
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Commuter stipend
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Motivational InterviewingCognitive Behavioral TherapyTreatment Plans of CareBehavioral management techniquesClinical assessmentCase managementCare coordinationDocumentationScreeningIntake processes
Soft Skills
Emotional supportCoping strategiesCollaborationCommunicationMonitoring progressSupportive counselingProblem-solvingEmpathyInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills
Certifications
CAADECADTPCCAPP