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Hope Cooperative is searching for a Substance Abuse Counselor, starting at $23.32/hour for RADT and $24.49/hour for CDACC. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday 8am-3:40pm.

Position Description

Under the direct supervision of the individual designated on the agency Organizational Chart, the Co-Occuring Disorder Substance Abuse Counselor works to provide and coordinate services and resources for clients. The Co-Occuring Disorder Substance Abuse Counselor will provide direct services (individual and group) including substance abuse assessments, individual and group counseling, and education with and under the direct supervision of the Program Manager.. This position will work closely with other program staff and community substance abuse resources. Furthermore, this position is to provide referrals, crisis intervention, support and encouragement to enable the client to access and use mental health and other services that prevent hospitalization and incarceration and increase mental health stability. This position may provide the clients the care and attention needed to enable them to learn better coping skills, independent living skills, and techniques to empower the client with recovery, a sense of responsibility, and independence.

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  Support individuals with active listening, demonstration of empathy and carry a message of hope and recovery.
• Observe, assess, intervene and refer (within one’s scope of practice) in situations with clients regarding mental health symptoms, physical health symptoms and substance use issues.
• Develop service/goal plans with clients and meet with the clients as needed to encourage, support and advocate for progress and assist with skill development.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide integrated psychosocial rehabilitative services to clients in the community and their homes, and attend meetings to ensure continuity of care for clients.
• Provide positive public relations, community referrals, information and support by linking clients to needed resources; advocate with and on behalf of clients and significant support persons the clients have identified.
• Accurately complete all necessary forms, reports and paperwork required by the program on a timely basis (e.g., progress notes, special incident reports, discharge summaries, Medi-Cal billing, Avatar forms, HMIS).
• Facilitate planning of social, cultural, educational, supportive and recreational group activities.
• Act as a designated Mandated Reporter for the observed or suspected abuse and/or neglect of children, disabled individuals, dependent adults and elder/senior citizens. Mandated Reporter also includes “Duty to Warn” which includes the responsibility to notify authorities and the intended victim(s) of physical harm.

• Ability to work with individuals who have a mental health diagnosis. Experience is desirable.
• Experience with persons who have substance abuse problems, preferably individuals who are dually diagnosed (mental health & substance abuse) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of 12-Step Programs and/or personal experience with substance abuse recovery is desirable.
• Lived experience as a mental health consumer or a family member/loved one of a mental health consumer is desirable.
• Mental health crisis intervention experience is desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to read, analyze and understand directions and documentation in English.
• Excellent English written communication skills, with demonstrated clarity and accuracy in writing, grammar, and punctuation.
• Excellent English verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with HOPE COOPERATIVE employees, clients and all individuals inside and outside the Agency.
• Demonstrated abilities in effective communications to include writing and maintaining clear and accurate case notes and reports, rehabilitation planning, statistical reporting and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare correspondence independently.
• Bilingual or multi-lingual skills are desirable.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and documentation presented in various forms.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to solve practical problems that deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must be registered or certified as a RADT, CADC, CADC-I or CADC-II with a state recognized agency.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s License and current vehicle insurance. Driving record must meet, and continue to meet, the underwriting standards established by the generalized driving guidelines used by our insurance broker. Must provide proof of insurance.
• Must have at least 3 or more years of driving experience.

Other Skills, Abilities, and Job Requirements:

• Ability to pass clearance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and/or Department of Justice (DOJ) background screenings.
• Consumer of mental health services or a family member of a mental health consumer is desirable.

HOPE Cooperative (aka TLCS, Inc.) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Our agency embraces a diverse & culturally rich workforce, and we welcome all candidates to apply.

To apply, visit our Hope Cooperative – Online Career Center

Final Filing Date: Until Filled