Chemical Dependency Counselor jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

Buckelew Programs is a non-profit, behavioral healthcare organization with a mission to promote recovery, resilience and hope by providing behavioral health and support services that enhance quality of life.

We are seeking a certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II to join us in growing the Athena House program, a woman and non-binary individual-only licensed and certified residential treatment program in Sonoma County that provides welcoming, recovery-oriented services to individuals with substance abuse issues. 

As a Counselor II, you will work with clients in areas of assessment, intake/discharge, charting and providing individual counseling and emotional support. Other duties include maintaining logs, monitoring medication and performing crisis intervention when needed.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform assessments, intakes, discharges, charting and monitoring of clients.

• Perform individual one-on-one, group counseling and provide emotional support for clients.

• Make appropriate referrals and attend to personal needs of clients.

• Perform crisis intervention when needed; uphold the rules at all times and respond as a team when the situation warrants.

• Manage drop-in emergencies, evaluate and determine the need to call 911 when necessary.

• Log all information and incident reports on client, in log, so that other staff can be informed.

• Coordinate volunteer’s donations.

• Ensure the safety of the clients and staff at all times.

• Maintain good boundaries and exercise confidentiality concerning clients.

• Monitor client’s medication.

• Attend supervision meetings with the Assistant Program Director.

• Participate in staff training and all staff meetings.

• Maintain structure of the facility and understand the mission of the program and always work towards it.

• Take inventory of facility needs and/or maintenance problems.

• Oversee laundry and daily chores; do laundry and other chores as needed.

Qualifications

Education & Experience: Minimum of a High School Diploma required.  Possess and maintain certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC or other training approved by  The State Department of Health Care Services). Must have proficient written and verbal communication skills. A minimum of two years recent and/or relevant experience working with the population of the mentally disabled and dual-diagnosed  population  is  preferred.  Have proven knowledge and understanding of AA/NA Twelve-Step programs and resources.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to relate well with others, to balance many tasks and responsibilities simultaneously, to be empathic, warm, firm and supportive with clients. Possess and use good written and verbal communication skills. Possess a willingness and desire to learn and grow within this position and the program. Understand and know how to work as a team player. Computer literate. Possess and maintain First Aid/CPR training/certification. Valid California driver’s license with an insurable driving record. Have knowledge of the resources in and around the County. Have at least two years continuous sobriety, if in recovery. Flexible schedule required.

Physical Requirements: Capable of the following intermittent activities: stretching, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, reaching above and below the shoulder, pushing, pulling, grasping and lifting up to 40 pounds. Capable of the following extended activities: walking, driving, writing, standing, hearing and sitting. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically. Applicants are required to complete and clear a TB test as required by Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.

BENEFITS OFFERED: Health, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, 403(b) with match, Flexible Spending Accounts for health, dependent and transit costs, Employee Assistance Program, 6 weeks of paid time off, paid meal breaks, eligibility for loan forgiveness and continuing education credits available through our learning management system. 

DEI STATEMENT: Buckelew Programs values transparency, equity, accountability and inclusion. As a behavioral health organization, we firmly believe that feeling understood, accepted, and supported is essential to mental well-being and promoting recovery; we welcome all people regardless of identities and circumstances. As a thought leader in mental health, substance misuse, suicide prevention, housing equity and community building, we recognize the need to stay current and responsive to diverse communities by bringing different people together to be their authentic selves.

AA/EOE