San Bernardino County
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
San Bernardino County, Los Angeles, California, United States,
Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.Join a team that is
passionate
about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.The
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of
Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Alcohol and Drug Counselors provide screening, counseling, referrals, and outreach services to individuals experiencing substance use disorders. Duties include short-term crisis intervention; planning and implementing supportive and educational counseling; assisting adolescents, adults, and families in recognizing and addressing social and cultural patterns, family problems, and personal dysfunctional behaviors that contribute to alcoholism and drug abuse; making presentations to schools and community groups; and monitoring compliance with grants and contracts.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTTravel:
Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation and maintain a valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance for the individual providing the transportation.Hours:
Some evening and weekend work may be required.RBEST/TEST Positions:
Positions within the Recovery Based Engagement Teams (RBEST) and Triage Engagement and Support Teams (TEST) are field-based and require working outside of the office frequently. Indicate your availability for these positions on the supplemental questionnaire.Sponsorship:
Please note that San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.Certification/Education:
Certification as an Alcohol or Other Drug (AOD) counselor by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).Experience:
One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in a Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program performing counseling, crisis intervention, and community resource referrals.Bilingual Positions:
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Applicants must pass written and oral language competency tests in order to be considered for bilingual vacancies.The ideal candidate will be a certified AOD counselor and have exceptional communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas both orally and in writing, a customer service background, and presentation skills. For positions assigned to treatment programs working with the adult forensic population, it is highly desirable for candidates to have experience in behavioral health programs with individuals who have co-occurring disorders.Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.If you require technical assistance, please click
HERE
to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by computer or browser used to submit the application.EEO/ADA:
San Bernardino County is an
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.Veterans’ Preference:
Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click
HERE
for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
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passionate
about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.The
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of
Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Alcohol and Drug Counselors provide screening, counseling, referrals, and outreach services to individuals experiencing substance use disorders. Duties include short-term crisis intervention; planning and implementing supportive and educational counseling; assisting adolescents, adults, and families in recognizing and addressing social and cultural patterns, family problems, and personal dysfunctional behaviors that contribute to alcoholism and drug abuse; making presentations to schools and community groups; and monitoring compliance with grants and contracts.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTTravel:
Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation and maintain a valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance for the individual providing the transportation.Hours:
Some evening and weekend work may be required.RBEST/TEST Positions:
Positions within the Recovery Based Engagement Teams (RBEST) and Triage Engagement and Support Teams (TEST) are field-based and require working outside of the office frequently. Indicate your availability for these positions on the supplemental questionnaire.Sponsorship:
Please note that San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.Certification/Education:
Certification as an Alcohol or Other Drug (AOD) counselor by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).Experience:
One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in a Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program performing counseling, crisis intervention, and community resource referrals.Bilingual Positions:
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Applicants must pass written and oral language competency tests in order to be considered for bilingual vacancies.The ideal candidate will be a certified AOD counselor and have exceptional communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas both orally and in writing, a customer service background, and presentation skills. For positions assigned to treatment programs working with the adult forensic population, it is highly desirable for candidates to have experience in behavioral health programs with individuals who have co-occurring disorders.Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.If you require technical assistance, please click
HERE
to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by computer or browser used to submit the application.EEO/ADA:
San Bernardino County is an
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.Veterans’ Preference:
Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click
HERE
for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
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