Substance Abuse Counselor - San Rafael Location - Center Point, Inc
San Rafael, CA 94901
About the Job
Substance Abuse Counselors Bay Area (San Rafael)
We Believe:
Center Point’s programs promote increased stability, self-reliance, personal productivity, and social responsibility. Center Point believes that individuals, families, and communities can flourish when specialized and effective rehabilitation services interrupt the cycles of poverty, illiteracy, abuse, neglect, unemployment, homelessness, and crime.
Our Mission:
Center Point’s mission is to provide comprehensive social, educational, vocational, medical, psychological, housing, and rehabilitation services to combat social problems such as substance abuse, poverty, unemployment, and homelessness.
Center Point offers rehabilitation and treatment services that interrupt the abusive cycles of psychological, social, and economic dislocation by providing critical training and support so that individuals and families can claim self-worth and dignity.
Full Job Description: Substance Abuse Counselors:
Counselors: Non-profit social service agency seeks certified and experienced substance abuse counselors to conduct screening and assessments; provide individual and group counseling; develop treatment plans; create and maintain client charts in compliance with regulatory agencies and funder; facilitate relapse prevention and continuing care services; and provide follow-up and aftercare counseling and case management in residential and outpatient settings. Counselors must be registered or certified by a State of California Accredited Institution. They are currently looking at residential and outpatient programs for both men's and women's settings. The schedule could require weekends/evenings, so it must be flexible. There are openings for evening and nighttime shifts. Prior experience working with clients in a substance abuse treatment program is required. Clinical Supervision toward licensure may be available for AMFT, APCC, and ACSW-level clinicians. Positions are currently available in Marin, Alameda, and Sacramento counties.
The requirements for the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
The requirements for the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Substance Abuse counselor registration, certification, or clinical license from a State of California Accredited Institution; CCAPP, CADTP, CAADE, BBS (LMFT, LCSW, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience providing substance abuse treatment services with criminal justice populations (state parole and probation) is required;
- Experience with evidence-based substance abuse treatment models and an understanding of treatment modalities is expected;
- Knowledge of community resources and services is preferred;
- Must be able to pass and maintain a criminal justice security clearance;
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record.
To be considered for a Drug and Alcohol Counselor Position, you must be certified by or at least register with one of the following entities (being registered for school only does not count):
- California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAAP) Accredited Program – Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor
- California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) Accredited Program – Certified Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor
- California Association for Drug and Alcohol Educators (CAADE) Accredited Program
Salary:
Registered: $24-$26/HR (Depending on experience) Certified: $27-$31/HR (Depending on experience)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule: 8 Hour shift
Location: In Person
Experience:
- Addiction Counseling: 2 years (Preferred)
License:
- Counseling Certification (Required) or Registered
- One location
Company's website: cpinc.org
About Center Point, Inc:
Center Point’s mission is to provide comprehensive social, educational, vocational, medical, psychological, housing, and rehabilitation services to combat social problems such as substance abuse, poverty, unemployment, and homelessness.Center Point offers rehabilitation and treatment services that interrupt the abusive cycles of psychological, social, and economic dislocation by providing critical training and support so that individuals and families can claim self-worth and dignity.
Source : Center Point, Inc
