Job Information
Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Chemical Dependency Counselor (Santa Rosa) in Santa Rosa, California
POSITION TITLE: Chemical Dependency Counselor
REPORTS TO (TITLE): Director of Social Services
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
To provide quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals with substance abuse or chemical dependency problems
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts group therapy sessions with patients, family therapy sessions with patients and family members and process-oriented group therapies, as well as conducting educational and other didactic groups as assigned.
Thorough knowledge of substance abuse dynamics, problems, and treatment modalities.
Working knowledge of psychological and physical symptomatology associated with chemical dependency, specific to patients' age and developmental stage.
Skills in therapeutic support and confrontation with chemical dependency patients.
Reports to community and/or state agencies regarding any patient issues as required by law and represents Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital in legal proceedings as required.
Complies with facility safety, infection control and security program.
Upholds the Organization’s ethics and customer service standards.
Performs related duties, as requested.
Requirements
POSITION Requirements:
Education/Licensure:
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor through CCAPP, CADTP & CAADE
Current CPR certification
Current NCI equivalent as approved by the Chief Nursing Officer (or obtained within the first 30 days of hire).
Demonstrated knowledge of formulating treatment plans.
Experience with conducting assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues.
Experience with reporting to community and/or state agencies regarding patient issues.
Knowledge and Experience:
Skills and Abilities:
Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times
Strong interpersonal skills including sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.)
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:
Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
Vision: see details of objects at close range.
Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
Lift up to five (5) pounds.
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
401(k)
3.5 Weeks Paid Time Off
$25,000 Life insurance policy is provided at no charge to the employee