Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse

HIRING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR

Position: Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Locations: Santa Fe Springs, South Gate, Alhambra, East Pasadena, Long Beach

Salary: $22 - $27 per hour (Depending on, registration, certification, education, experience, skillset and hiring site)

Summary: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor will be responsible for providing direct clinical services to the agency’s outpatient population.

Essential Job Functions:

• Facilitate individual and group sessions;
• May co-facilitate as assigned or needed;
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups;
• Maintain case load of active clients;
• Conduct monitored UA testing of clients;
• Document notes into agency’s EHR within required turnaround time;
• Uploads documents into SAGE and maintains patient charts in accordance with established agency practices and procedures;
• Assist in determining client funding eligibility;
• Prepare client Discharge documentation in accordance with established agency practices and procedures;
• Comply with confidentiality CFR 42, HIPAA requirements, and mandated reporting;
• Comply with all agency practices, policies and procedures, including but not limited to CARF requirements;
• Provide timely and professional responses to internal and external communications;
• Participate in continuing education, as required by Certifying/Licensing bodies and/or agency;
• Attend and participate in on-going in-service trainings, staff meetings, and governing agency meetings;
• Train and supervise interns;
• Interact with County and State agencies, as required;
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Qualifications:

• A State Certification or Registration in substance abuse counseling and one year of professional experience counseling recovering addicts in a program that has been licensed by the California State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs;

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience preferred. Minimum one year paid substance abuse or social services counseling;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Attention to detail, organized, strong computer skills;
• Sensitivity towards clients trauma and gender;
• Ability to work well in a team environment;
• Maintain a yearly CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and physical exam;
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Education:

• AA or B.A. in counseling, social services or related field and/or recognized certified state of California in substance abuse counseling preferred but not required.

Must be able to pass the following pre-employment screenings:

• Background check, including criminal history (LA CADA considers all applicants equally and will take into account each applicant’s individual life circumstances).
• Drug and health screen, including negative TB test
• Employment and education verification

The Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) is a licensed and certified substance use and behavioral treatment provider by the State of California’s Department of Health Care Services and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control.

LA CADA was founded in 1971, and we are proudly celebrating our 50th anniversary this spring. Initially LA CADA serviced those with addiction and behavioral challenges, after much growth and development we with our multiple sites & multidisciplinary approach we service the following:

• Adult services
• Violence Treatment/Prevention Client Engagement & Navigation Services (CENS)
• Residential Treatment
• Recovery Bridge Housing (RBH)
• Outpatient Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Program
• Domestic Violence Offenders for Male and Female Offenders
• Domestic Violence for Victims
• Probation approved parenting program
• HIV/AIDS Education Prevention
• Parent Support Group
• Wellness Center
• Treatment for Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders
• Culturally Responsive Services (LGBTQ)
• Systems-Impacted Services (Persons Experiencing Homeless; PEH)

L.A. CADA also offers Drug Education / Diversion, Parenting Education, Anger Management, and Domestic Violence counseling services, authorized or approved by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the Los Angeles County Department of Probation, the Los Angeles County Superior Court, and / or meeting the requirements of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. Additionally, L.A. CADA offers HIV / AIDS prevention and intervention services, including HIV testing.

LA CADA is committed to servicing an underserved and vulnerable population. Our staff is dedicated to provide a tailored treatment fitted for individuals and their families. Here at LA CADA all staff are provided on-going training and professional development to help our community.

LA CADA offers competitive salary, 100% paid medical & dental health plans, vision, sponsored life insurance, additional life & incidental insurance plans, 403B retirement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Paid Time-Off: vacation, sick, COVID, bereavement, observe 11 paid holidays, eligible PSLF (Public Student Loan Forgiveness), in-house PCR & rapid COVID-19 testing, continuing education units and room to grow.

Be a part of making a positive difference. Apply today!