RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR

Description

Objective: To facilitate daily program activities at Diablo Valley Ranch (DVR) and provide Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counseling services.

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Duties:

• To facilitate and maintain an alcohol and drug-free environment that is non-judgmental, safe and supportive
• To perform intakes, ASAM Placement Criteria, Assessments, treatment and discharge planning: to facilitate individual counseling, group process sessions, educational sessions: to perform drug tests as needed. To make available and document client medications as required
• To maintain client charts, participate in chart case review, and case collaborations.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• To provide case management assisting individuals with needed resources (housing, medical and mental health services, transportation, vocational and employment development, legal services, sobriety support networks,)
• Work in collaboration with Coordinator, Therapists, Co-Workers, County Referral Unit and community resources.

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Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Experienced working with men in an AOD treatment setting.
• Thorough knowledge of ASAM preferred.
• Must be Certified or Registered AOD counselor.
• Must have effective intervention, motivational, and facilitation skills.
• Must attain CPR and first-aid certification.
• Must be sensitive to and knowledgeable to the needs of population served, and persons with co-occurring disorders, clients in the CPS and/or criminal justice system, culturally diverse populations, gay/bisexual/lesbian populations and the disabled.
• Must have valid insurable California Driver's License

Bi-Bett Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.

Salary : $24 - $32