Job Description

Position: Substance Abuse Counselor
Department: Counseling
Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor
FSLA Status: Exempt
Age of Patient Population Served: Adolescents 12-17 years of age

Primary Purpose and Function

Substance abuse counselors conduct screening and assessments; provide individual and group counseling; facilitate relapse prevention and continuing care services; and provide follow-up and aftercare counseling and case management in an adolescent residential treatment setting. It is mandatory that counselors are registered or certified by a State of California Accredited Institution.

The schedule could require weekends/evenings. Prior experience working with clients in a substance abuse treatment program is required. Clinical Supervision towards licensure may be available for AMFT, APCC, and ACSW level clinicians.

Minimum Qualifications:
· Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level I (CADC-II) or approaching Certification Exam
within 6 months of hire.
· 2 years’ experience working with dual diagnosed individuals preferred.
· ASAM Training Preferred.
· Knowledgeable and well versed in 12 Step Program, SMART Recovery and Refuge
Recovery modalities.

Competencies Detail

Effective Communication Listening, reading comprehension, oral and written communication

Problem Solving Analysis/Reasoning, Creative & Innovative Thinking, Decision Making & Judgment,
Problem Solving

Individual Effectiveness Accountability & Dependability, Adaptability & Flexibility, Attention to Detail,
Customer Focus, Development & Continual Learning, Ethics & Integrity, Results-
Oriented, Safety Focus, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, Tact

Works Well with Others Influencing Others, Interviewing, Relationship Building, Facilitating Groups,Teamwork, Valuing Diversity

Self-Awareness/Emotional Emotional Self-Awareness, Self-Control, Adaptability, Achievement Orientation, Intelligence Positive Outlook, Empathy, Organizational Awareness, Influence, Conflict Management, Teamwork

Management Skills Business Alignment, Coaching & Mentoring, Leadership, Fiscal Accountability, Planning & Organization, Staff Management, Delegation, Strategic Vision

Muir Wood Core Values

Muir Wood employees form a team with the highest standards who are individually and collectively committed to provide the highest level of care and service for our clients, their families and referents. As such, we require all of our employees to embody our core values detailed below:

Integrity: We are honest and accountable. By staying true to our authentic selves and respecting the inherent dignity in others, we bring peace and balance to work every day.

Excellence: With a fierce dedication to program excellence, we passionately bring the “Wow Factor” to everything we do.

Innovation: With forward thinking and open minds, we are committed to pioneering leading-edge programs and to delivering clinical solutions customized to each client’s unique needs.

Compassion: Ours is a safe haven of healing, recovery and hope. We treat every individual who walks through our doors with empathy, caring and loving kindness.

Collaboration: We work as a community of healing: clients, families, peers, partners and professionals.
Through teamwork and mutual support, we inspire and empower each other to create an unparalleled recovery experience.

Service: We are grateful for the lives we have been given and for the opportunity to give back to those we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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