Substance Use Counselor
Company: Horizons Unlimited of San Francisco, Inc.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
HORIZONS UNLIMITED OF SAN FRANCISCO, INC. POSITION DESCRIPTION
AND JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Principal Substance Use Counselor, Full Time
Substance Use Treatment Outpatient Program Union Position Horizons
Unlimited of San Francisco, Inc. (Horizons), established in 1965,
is a community-based organization located in the Mission District
and offers substance use prevention, treatment,
employment/workforce development, mental health and wellness, and
gender-affirming services, to Latino and all youth of color, up to
age 24, and their families residing in the Mission District and
throughout the city and county of San Francisco. Position Title:
Principal Substance Use Counselor Reports To: Program Director,
Treatment Programs Program Summary: The Adolescent Drug Medi-Cal
Substance Use Outpatient Treatment Program (OP) provides culturally
rooted, integrative services that address the substance use needs
of youth in our community through comprehensive screening and
assessment, intake, individual and group counseling, case
management, collateral, etc. Services are generally provided onsite
and in the field such as within the SFUSD and in the community,
based on need. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide culturally and
linguistically competent Substance Use Outpatient Treatment
Services to clients up through age 26. Conduct client intakes,
screening, and assessments to determine needs, strengths, supports,
etc. Develop strength-based Plans of Care for each client and
consistently monitor progress. Conduct individual and group
counseling, including follow-ups. Document and maintain up to date
client files, progress notes, and plans of care while ensuring
confidentiality, according to clinical procedures. Provide case
management and collateral services that include communicating
regularly with schools, probation officers, social workers, family
members and other caregivers, regarding client's treatment
progress, etc., when appropriate. Track and enter services into the
AVATAR system on a daily basis, and within 24 hours of service
provision. Act as an advocate for clients and families to ensure
quality and responsive service delivery. Accumulate knowledge of,
and coordinate services with other providers, when appropriate.
Provide coordination support to achieve the mission and objectives
of the Outpatient Program. Complete mandatory state compliance and
other trainings. Attend weekly Encuentro Clinical meetings,
bi-weekly All Staff meetings and other funding source and required
meetings. Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
HORIZONS UNLIMITED OF SAN FRANCISCO, INC. Minimum Qualifications: A
minimum of 2.5 years working with at risk youth and their families.
Must be a registered or State Certified Counselor through an
accredited institution such as CCAPP or CAADE. Must complete all
requirements needed to maintain registration and/or certification.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. Knowledge in Motivational
Interviewing, Stages of Change, Motivational Enhancement Therapy,
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, MET/CBT 5 treatment models.
Knowledgeable of clinical treatment, healing arts, intervention
techniques, and approaches to youth development. Knowledge and
ability to use the Avatar system for all documentation. Experience
working with youth within the juvenile justice system, youth with
disabilities, youth with co-occurring disorders, and/or
gang-affiliated, etc.. Able to maintain confidential, accurate, and
complete records including documentation of daily encounters;
progress notes; Plans of Care, etc. Must be a self-starter and able
to organize/coordinate services/workflow in a flexible setting.
Excellent organizational, communication, written, and verbal
skills. Ability to work as a member of a team and work outside of
regular business hours (that may include evenings, weekends, before
and after hours). Must be able to clear a Tuberculosis (TB) test
before the first day of employment and annually. Policy requires
all staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved
reasonable accommodation. Complete annual recurrent required
training. This position is under the SEIU 1021 collective
bargaining agreement and is subject to enrollment. If in recovery,
must be clean and sober for a minimum of 2 years Compensation and
Benefits This is a full-time, permanent position after successful
completion of a 6-month probation period. Eligible for benefits
(medical, dental, vision plan, accidental life and AD&D
insurance) on the 1 st of the month following 1 full month of
continuous employment. Other benefits include paid vacation, sick
leave, and holidays. Starting hourly wage is between $25.76-$27.65.
Date Posted: December 12, 2022 Application Deadline: Open Until
Filled COVID-19 advisory: Horizons operates as an essential service
organization and has implemented a COVID-19 Recovery Plan that
documents operations, safety protocols, and guidance for the safety
of staff and provision of services in accordance with local, state
and other Health Orders and guidelines. At the time of this
posting, services will primarily be offered in-person, onsite or in
local high schools. This is subject to change and Horizons reserves
the right to make changes to its Recovery Plan, processes, policies
and practices at its discretion. HORIZONS UNLIMITED OF SAN
FRANCISCO, INC. Horizons Unlimited of San Francisco, Inc. is an
equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of race, culture, age, disability, gender, or sexual orientation.
Women and BIPOC are encouraged to apply. Pursuant to the San
Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment,
qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Employment
Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Horizons Unlimited of San Francisco, Inc., San Francisco , Substance Use Counselor, Other , San Francisco, California
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