Substance Abuse Lead Counselor

Job Description:

Substance Abuse Lead Counselor

Description

The Position

The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases: 5% on July 1, 2025

The Alcohol & Other Drug Services (AODS) program is offering an excellent promotional opportunity as a Substance Abuse Lead Counselor. This position is assigned to support Care Coordination activities as required by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). AOD operates a Prepaid Inpatient Hospital Managed Care Plan, whereby clients care must be coordinated across the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System. The incumbent will assist substance use providers to navigate and coordinate services at the systems level. The Lead position assists the AOD Chief or Supervisor with training, orienting, instructing, and providing direction to substance abuse counselors in the DMC-ODS. The Lead position will also assist with screenings and data gathering as part of the Opioid Response Team which aims at coordinating a quick clinical response and treatment engagement for individuals with Opioid Disorders.

The Alcohol & Other Drug Services program strives to advocate for alcohol and drug-free communities by promoting individual and family responsibility, hope, and self-sufficiency. This system of care is a comprehensive approach to providing substance use treatment and prevention services by combining administrative and clinical services in an integrated system. The Substance Abuse Lead Counselor will work under the direction of the Program Chief/Supervisor to provide clinical guidance to other Substance Abuse Counselors.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good leadership qualities
• Has an engaging personality
• Enjoys working with clients
• Has sound critical skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Can write in a clear, accurate, and concise manner

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Providing lead direction to subordinate substance abuse counseling staff
• Screening individuals applying for substance abuse counseling services to determine level of care
• Providing information about the system of care to individuals, the general public and community groups
• Providing and promoting excellence in customer service for both internal and external customers.
• Consulting with professional staff of public and private agencies involved in patient's case history or treatment
• Reporting to Program Manager regarding call data and trends
• Help with coordinating daily program operations.

A few reasons why you might love this job:

• There is a friendly atmosphere at the worksite
• There are many training opportunities
• "Team" spirit is emphasized in the workplace environment
• The position works with an interdisciplinary team to help support the client

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Answering the telephone as a primary job function can be challenging
• This is a fast-paced environment

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations

To read the complete job description, please click here . The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to 6 months.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included at least 12 semester or 15 quarter units in, psychology, sociology, counseling, or chemical dependency.

Certification Required: Possession of a Certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor issued by a certifying agency approved by the State of California.

Applicants are required to attach a copy of their license to their application.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time experience or its equivalent counseling persons in a substance abuse program.

Substitution for Education: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years. No substitution is allowed for the required 12 semester or 15 quarter units of specialized coursework.

Substitution for Certification: Possession of a license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California, a Psychologist licensed by the Board of Psychology, a Clinical Social Worker, a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or an intern registered with the California Board of Psychology or the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Training & Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org . For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 10/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$83,366.88 - $101,333.04 Annually