POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Supervising Counselor, the AOD Counselor is responsible for delivering programming services to the participants by  delivering face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP).

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver programming services to the participants;
• Conduct group and/or individual sessions by utilizing motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and other therapeutic processes;
• Evaluate and document the progress of particpants assigned to their groups;
• Develop treatment plans with participants that is collaborative, individualized, and responsive to all parties changing needs.
• Document treatment outcome using acceptable methods and tools;
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential participant records by documenting the delivery of programming services in ARMS;
• Engage participants daily, reinforce group rules and expectation for participations and completion;
• Protect and maintain program participant's health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.
• Adhere to the scheduled program curriculum
• Work collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS and institutional staff.
• Demonstrates ethical behavioral in order to maintain professional standards and adhering to professional, certification or license, organizational, and CDCR requirements..
• Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries between staff and all participants.
• Attends and actively participates in all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House, state licensing requirements, and CDCR requirements and completes all training on time
• Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings
• Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others
• Understand and appropriately apply Phoenix House policies and procedure, and adhere to agency-wide practices and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

The minimum qualifications for the AOD Counselor classifications are as follows:

 Journey Clinician

A Journey Clinician must meet one (1) of the following minimum requirements:

• A Master's Degree in a social service-related field and registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences

 Journey Counselor

Journey Counselors must meet one (1) of the following minimum requirements:

• A Master's Degree in a social service-related field and registered with an AOD certifying organization recognized by DHCS; or
• A Bachelor's Degree in a social service-related field, AOD certified, and one (1) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; or
• An Associate's Degree in social service-related field, AOD certified, and three (3) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; or
• AOD certified and more than five (5) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor

 Entry Counselor

Entry Counselors must meet one (1) of the following minimum requirements:

• A Master's Degree or above in a social service-related field and registered with an AOD certifying organization recognized by DHCS; or
• A Bachelor's Degree in a social service-related field and AOD certified; or
• An Associate's Degree in social service-related field, AOD certified, and two (2) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; or
• AOD certified and Four (4) to five (5) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor

 Apprentice Counselor

The Apprentice Counselor must meet one (1) of the following requirements:

• Less than four (4) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; or
• Registered with an AOD certifying organization recognized by DHCS, enrolled in AOD education classes, and one (1) year of experience providing CBT services

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE For? Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward-Thinking
• Proficiency in MS Office systems
• Ability to utilize an electronic healthcare record
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environment
• Ability to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patients
• Ability to model positive behavior and demeanor
• Understanding of addiction, co-occurring models, and treatment modalities
• Understanding of patient development and family systems
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented, and collaborative
• Skills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with patients and families of various backgrounds
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Job number: 282