Provide drug and alcohol counseling to adult clients authorized to receive substance abuse treatment under a non-residential substance abuse or mental health program.
Counselors interact with clients on a day-to-day basis providing individual and group counseling, as well as engaging in rehabilitation activities.
Provide clients with orientation, training, substance abuse recovery skills and information, and leadership necessary to provide clients with the ability to recover from substance abuse addiction.
May be assigned additional counseling duties.

Certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity plus two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, preferred
Actively working toward a recognized alcohol and drug certification and two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions
B.A./B.S. degree in human service field and one year of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions
Working knowledge of California’s Title 9 DUI program as a provider, required.
Ability to produce legible, clear, and concise written documentation
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software
Ability to set priorities, problem solve, and react appropriately to emergency situations
Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team
Cultural Competency understanding required.
Bilingual Spanish speaking required

SUD Substance Abuse Counselor – Criminal Justice Counselor

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