Adult Residential Treatment Counselor
Full Time • Residential Detox Facility (ARTS) - Santa Barbara
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) is seeking Adult Residential Treatment Counselors to join its Adult Residential Treatment Center in Santa Barbara.
CADA is a leading provider of life-changing treatment to adults struggling with drug and/or alcohol abuse and co-occurring mental health issues. This is an interesting and rewarding position working with adults who need residential care to begin their recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. We work with adults who are self-referred, referred from an outside source, and/or court mandated. Be a part of a robust team of Alcohol and Drug Counselors and Therapists assisting individuals in the residential setting.
Qualifications:
- Willingness and ability to work with individuals with substance use disorders in a social-model residential detoxification setting.
- Registered with or eligible for registration as an SUD Counselor in California, or certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (SUDCC)
- Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, accurate, and timely clinical documentation and professional reports.
- Effective verbal communication skills with clients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Knowledge of confidentiality laws and ethical standards, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
- Commitment to maintaining high professional and ethical standards.
- Ability to drive company vehicle preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure secure storage of client medications in accordance with agency policy and regulatory standards.
- Supervise and document client self-administration of prescribed medications in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Assist clients with Medi-Cal eligibility, identification, and related documentation requirements.
- Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups as assigned.
- Supervise and support clients within the facility and during approved off-site activities, including 12-step meetings and other recovery-oriented activities.
- Complete and maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency policy and funding requirements.
- Prepare and submit required reports to the agency and funding sources within established timelines.
- Provide information, referral, and linkage to community resources based on client needs.
- Maintain current knowledge of community alcohol and drug treatment resources.
- Participate in treatment planning, care coordination, and clinical supervision as required.
- Attend agency and program meetings.
- Maintain professional boundaries and represent the agency in a professional manner at all times.
- Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized program environment.
Schedule: Full-Time, Thursday-Monday Day Shift (40 hours)
Compensation: $22-25/hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Rate increase potential for bilingual (Spanish/English) and Certified AOD Counselors.
Location: Downtown Santa Barbara
Additional Requirements: In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services, staff must maintain an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during employment.
If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact HR via email at hr@cadasb.org or via phone at (805) 722-1313 with any questions.
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.
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