Substance Use Disorder Counselor I/II - Closes 04/10/2026 at United Indian Health Se

Arcata, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

35.2

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Case Management, Substance Abuse Prevention, Intervention, Cultural Activities, Electronic Health Records, Treatment Planning, Ethical Practices, Policy Development, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Humility, Culturally Responsive Service Delivery, Supervision

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

SUMMARY: Counsel and assist individuals dealing with substance abuse problems, such as alcohol and/or other substances. Provide multi-faceted substance abuse prevention activities for the American Indian community. Provide early intervention treatment opportunities for youth substance abusers and their families. Provide treatment and recovery support services to eligible clients. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Level I * Independently provide Individual and Group counseling to assist clients in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency. * Refer clients to other support services as needed, including Residential Treatment and Detox. Provide case management for clients as needed to support their recovery. * Provide alcohol/substance abuse prevention activities for the community. * Provide youth specific substance abuse prevention and intervention groups. * Utilize cultural and traditional activities as part of prevention and intervention services. * Collaborate actively with other staff to coordinate substance abuse services, plan special events, and participate in weekly case consultation with other professionals. * Maintain electronic client health records in a complete and timely manner, including comprehensive assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries. * Develop treatment program with client to meet their recovery needs; monitor condition of client to evaluate success of therapy and adapt treatment as necessary. * Follow all agency, state, and federal guidelines regarding the legal and ethical practices of substance abuse treatment. * Attend department meetings and other assigned meetings. * Adhere to UIHS Communication Norms and Guiding Principles, accreditation, and compliance standards/guidelines. * Maintain a professional, organized, clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards. * Assist in development of departmental policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the clinic as directed. * Must be willing to learn more about the American Indian culture and attend at least one Cultural Presentation/Training per year. * Must be willing to work with American Indian/Alaska Native people and demonstrate cultural awareness and humility * Must be willing to deliver services in a culturally responsive manner. * Other duties may be assigned. Level II * Periodically provide substance abuse presentations, in-services, or other trainings to the community, UIHS staff, and Board. * This position may occasionally supervise substance abuse counseling interns or students as needed. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Only Level II has supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All individuals must demonstrate a commitment to the provision of culturally sensitive counseling services to American Indians. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Educational degrees must be from a US Department of Education accredited school Level I * Must have high school diploma or equivalent * Be enrolled in a Practicum class or have graduated from a formal addiction studies program * Registered as a substance abuse counselor intern * Registered Alcohol/Drug Technician (RADT) * Registration must be from an accredited program approved by the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) Level II In addition to the above-stated duties: * Must have two (2) or more years of related experience * An A.A degree is preferable * Must be Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor Associate (CADCA) * Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor I (CADC-I), Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor II (CADC-II), Licensed Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor (LAADC) is preferable

Responsibilities

Counsel and assist individuals with substance abuse problems, providing multi-faceted prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery support services, particularly for the American Indian community. Essential duties include providing individual and group counseling, making referrals, managing cases, utilizing cultural activities, and maintaining complete electronic client health records.