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Adult Residential Treatment Counselor Residential Detox Facility (ARTS) - Santa Barbara

Adult Residential Treatment Counselor

Part Time • Residential Detox Facility (ARTS) - Santa Barbara
 
The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) is seeking Adult Residential Treatment Counselors to join its Adult Residential Treatment Center in Santa Barbara.  

Multiple schedules are available (full-time, casual) and work is in-person. Successful candidates would be required onsite 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 to work with alcoholics and addicts in an acute detoxification setting. 
  • Certificate in Alcohol/Drug Counseling (AOD Counselor) or equivalent. 
  • Language skills sufficient to write appropriate professional reports and to communicate verbally with judges, attorneys, physicians, employers, and other professionals as well as with clients from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds. 
  • Public speaking skills sufficient for purposes of outreach presentations. 
  • High standard of professional ethics. 
Responsibilities:  
  • Conducting individual intake, assessment, and referral counseling sessions with clients. 
  • Following established medical assessment protocol during intake to determine the appropriateness of client admission to the program. 
  • Making appropriate medical referrals prior to admission for those potential clients whose health may pose a threat to themselves or others during treatment. 
  • Securing and dispensing prescription medications to clients in treatment. 
  • Collecting client fees and assisting in Medi-Cal identification, eligibility processing, and billing. 
  • Leading education/information groups with clients. 
  • Escorting and assuring supervision of all clients during all treatment activities including acupuncture, 12-step meeting attendance, group counseling attendance, and other activities as may be developed. 
  • Attending agency and program clinical supervision meetings. 
  • Providing outreach information and education presentations to appropriate community agencies and potential clients. 
  • Properly maintaining all written records and forms required by funding sources and by the agency. 
  • Assuring that all reports to the agency and to funding sources are prepared and submitted in a timely manner. 
  • Assuring the availability of information and referral services to all clients as indicated by client need. 
  • Remaining abreast of all current alcohol and drug resources in the community. 
  • Upholding a professional image of CADA at all times. 
  • Maintaining a clean environment in all space used by the program and of the clinic and office space between cleaning service visits.  
Compensation is dependent of the level of prior experience, with a salary range of $22.00-$25.00, and a rate increase potential for bilingual (Spanish/English).  
 
In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services, residential treatment staff require an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during the duration of 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




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