Bilingual Treatment Counselor (SB-38, Multiple Offender DUI Program)
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Job Location:
Santa Barbara County, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 22 - 25
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Bilingual Treatment Counselor - SB-38
The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) is hiring a Part-Time Counselor to work in our DUI treatment program SB38.
Interesting and rewarding position working with individuals referred by the courts to re-instate their driving capability. SB38 is the Senate Bill referring to a DUI program for repeat offenders that drivers must complete when they receive a second DUI conviction within 10 years of a prior DUI or wet and reckless conviction. Be a part of a robust team of Alcohol and Drug Counselors assisting individuals in our community who are managing their legal matters.
The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) is hiring a Part-Time Counselor to work in our DUI treatment program SB38.
Interesting and rewarding position working with individuals referred by the courts to re-instate their driving capability. SB38 is the Senate Bill referring to a DUI program for repeat offenders that drivers must complete when they receive a second DUI conviction within 10 years of a prior DUI or wet and reckless conviction. Be a part of a robust team of Alcohol and Drug Counselors assisting individuals in our community who are managing their legal matters.
LICENSES:
- Substance Abuse counselor registration certification or clinical license from a State of California Accredited Institution.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience providing counseling services to diverse bilingual bicultural clients preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish/English required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the field of alcohol/drug counseling required.
- Strong documentation and organizational skills.
- Specific knowledge of individual counseling principles and techniques and substance abuse assessment and case planning.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct individual and group substance abuse counseling education and relapse prevention sessions.
- Conduct treatment planning and assessment for clients.
- Complete documentation accurately professionally and within the prescribed time frame.
- Maintain effective communication with supervisors support staff and external service providers.
- Uphold all HIPAA compliance standards.
- Collect payment from clients.
- Keep abreast of current literature and research in the field of alcoholism and drug addiction/abuse.
- Maintain a caseload and ensure weekly services are provided to meet the needs of the individuals served.
- Develop review and update individualized treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with clients and clinical supervisors.
Part-Time Monday-Wednesday 4pm-8pm
Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
For over 70 years CADA has been the leader in providing substance abuse prevention intervention and treatment programs in the greater Santa Barbara area that touch all parts of the community.
Mission Statement
Building a safer healthier community by preventing and treating alcoholism and drug abuse.
About Company
CADA supports creating a healthier, drug free community through 26 different youth and adult programs, including youth development, education, prevention, and counseling programs along with drug and alcohol intervention, treatment, and aftercare services for youth and adults.
