- Salary
- $27 – $33/hr
- Location
- San Rafael, California
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
About the Job:
Under the supervision of the Men's Residential Program Manager, the Counselor works directly with program participants, community-based providers, and government agencies to support participants in successfully navigating their community reintegration and recovery processes. Through strength-based participant engagement, the Counselor assists participants in addressing barriers related to reentry, substance use, relapse prevention, housing instability, employment, life stressors, and other obstacles that may impact long-term success and stability.
This position provides individualized and group services utilizing evidence-based and participant-centered practices, including, but not limited to, Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, Information and Referral, Advocacy, and Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care. Counselors are responsible for maintaining timely and accurate documentation and delivering services in accordance with Drug Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal standards of practice and care.
This role works face-to-face with participants and may incorporate lived experience, recovery support principles, and rehabilitative approaches to enhance participant engagement and outcomes. Counselors are expected to promote culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and gender-responsive services while maintaining professional and ethical standards of conduct.
Counselor Levels: Center Point utilizes a three-tier Counselor model within this position classification:
Counselor I – AOD Registered Counselor:
Counselor I – AOD Registered Counselor:
- Registered with an approved California certifying organization as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor.
- Must remain in good standing and continue progression toward certification requirements.
Counselor II – AOD Certified Counselor:
- Current certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor through a DHCS-approved certifying organization.
- Experience providing SUD counseling, group facilitation, case management, and recovery support services preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience working with substance use disorder treatment services or, behavioral health systems is required.
- Experience working with justice involved individuals, is preferred.
- Experience with Electronic Health Records (i.e. SmartCare) is preferred.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Intermediate computer skills required.
- Ability to maintain timely and accurate documentation.
- Must meet security clearance requirements.
- Must successfully pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan background check.
- Must possess a current TB Test.
- Must possess a valid California Driver’s License, maintain a relatively clean driving record, and be insurable under the organization’s automobile insurance carrier.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Ability to promote culturally responsive and gender-responsive services.
- Ability to comply with applicable ethical and professional standards of conduct.
Work Schedule:
TBD