County of Contra Costa
Substance Abuse Lead Counselor
County of Contra Costa, Martinez, California, United States, 94553
The Alcohol & Other Drug Services (AODS) program is offering an excellent promotional opportunity as a Substance Abuse Lead Counselor. This position is assigned to support Care Coordination activities as required by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). AOD operates a Prepaid Inpatient Hospital Managed Care Plan, whereby clients' care must be coordinated across the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System. The incumbent will assist substance use providers to navigate and coordinate services at the systems level. The Lead position assists the AOD Chief or Supervisor with training, orienting, instructing, and providing direction to substance abuse counselors in the DMC-ODS. The Lead position will also assist with screenings and data gathering as part of the Opioid Response Team which aims at coordinating a quick clinical response and treatment engagement for individuals with Opioid Disorders.
The Alcohol & Other Drug Services program strives to advocate for alcohol and drug-free communities by promoting individual and family responsibility, hope, and self-sufficiency. This system of care is a comprehensive approach to providing substance use treatment and prevention services by combining administrative and clinical services in an integrated system. The Substance Abuse Lead Counselor will work under the direction of the Program Chief/Supervisor to provide clinical guidance to other Substance Abuse Counselors.
We are looking for someone who:
Has good leadership qualitiesHas an engaging personalityEnjoys working with clientsHas sound critical skillsAbility to multi-taskCan write in a clear, accurate, and concise mannerWhat you will typically be responsible for:
Providing lead direction to subordinate substance abuse counseling staffScreening individuals applying for substance abuse counseling services to determine level of careProviding information about the system of care to individuals, the general public and community groupsProviding and promoting excellence in customer service for both internal and external customers.Consulting with professional staff of public and private agencies involved in patient's case history or treatmentReporting to Program Manager regarding call data and trendsHelp with coordinating daily program operations.A few reasons why you might love this job:
There is a friendly atmosphere at the worksiteThere are many training opportunities"Team" spirit is emphasized in the workplace environmentThe position works with an interdisciplinary team to help support the clientA few challenges you might face in this job:
Answering the telephone as a primary job function can be challengingThis is a fast-paced environmentCompetencies Required:
Critical Thinking : Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claimsAdaptability : Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requiresDisplaying Ownership and Accountability : Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective resultsHandling Stress : Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversityOral Communication : Engaging effectively in dialogueWriting : Communicating effectively in writingCustomer Focus : Attending to the needs and expectations of customersBuilding & Maintaining Relationships : Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationshipsTeamwork : Collaborating with others to achieve shared goalsHandling & Resolving Conflict : Managing interpersonally strained situations
Education:
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included at least 12 semester or 15 quarter units in psychology, sociology, counseling, or chemical dependency.
Certification Required:
Possession of a Certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor issued by a certifying agency approved by the State of California.
Experience:
Three (3) years of full-time experience or its equivalent counseling persons in a substance abuse program.
Substitution for Education:
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years. No substitution is allowed for the required 12 semester or 15 quarter units of specialized coursework.
Substitution for Certification:
Possession of a license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California, a Psychologist licensed by the Board of Psychology, a Clinical Social Worker, a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or an intern registered with the California Board of Psychology or the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Application Filing and Evaluation:
Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
CONVICTION HISTORY:
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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The Alcohol & Other Drug Services program strives to advocate for alcohol and drug-free communities by promoting individual and family responsibility, hope, and self-sufficiency. This system of care is a comprehensive approach to providing substance use treatment and prevention services by combining administrative and clinical services in an integrated system. The Substance Abuse Lead Counselor will work under the direction of the Program Chief/Supervisor to provide clinical guidance to other Substance Abuse Counselors.
We are looking for someone who:
Has good leadership qualitiesHas an engaging personalityEnjoys working with clientsHas sound critical skillsAbility to multi-taskCan write in a clear, accurate, and concise mannerWhat you will typically be responsible for:
Providing lead direction to subordinate substance abuse counseling staffScreening individuals applying for substance abuse counseling services to determine level of careProviding information about the system of care to individuals, the general public and community groupsProviding and promoting excellence in customer service for both internal and external customers.Consulting with professional staff of public and private agencies involved in patient's case history or treatmentReporting to Program Manager regarding call data and trendsHelp with coordinating daily program operations.A few reasons why you might love this job:
There is a friendly atmosphere at the worksiteThere are many training opportunities"Team" spirit is emphasized in the workplace environmentThe position works with an interdisciplinary team to help support the clientA few challenges you might face in this job:
Answering the telephone as a primary job function can be challengingThis is a fast-paced environmentCompetencies Required:
Critical Thinking : Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claimsAdaptability : Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requiresDisplaying Ownership and Accountability : Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective resultsHandling Stress : Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversityOral Communication : Engaging effectively in dialogueWriting : Communicating effectively in writingCustomer Focus : Attending to the needs and expectations of customersBuilding & Maintaining Relationships : Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationshipsTeamwork : Collaborating with others to achieve shared goalsHandling & Resolving Conflict : Managing interpersonally strained situations
Education:
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included at least 12 semester or 15 quarter units in psychology, sociology, counseling, or chemical dependency.
Certification Required:
Possession of a Certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor issued by a certifying agency approved by the State of California.
Experience:
Three (3) years of full-time experience or its equivalent counseling persons in a substance abuse program.
Substitution for Education:
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years. No substitution is allowed for the required 12 semester or 15 quarter units of specialized coursework.
Substitution for Certification:
Possession of a license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California, a Psychologist licensed by the Board of Psychology, a Clinical Social Worker, a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or an intern registered with the California Board of Psychology or the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Application Filing and Evaluation:
Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
CONVICTION HISTORY:
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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