DETOX COUNSELOR

About the Company

Buckelew Programs is the leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the North Bay, dedicated to serving those who may not have access otherwise. Become part of our team and contribute to making a real impact!

About the Role

We are hiring relief Detox Counselors for the Helen Vine Recovery Center, a licensed 30-bed, co-ed residential withdrawal management and substance use treatment program that provides welcoming, recovery-oriented services to individuals with alcohol and drug addiction issues, as well as co-occurring psychiatric problems. As a relief Detox Counselor I, you will work with clients in areas of assessment, intake/discharge, charting and providing individual counseling and emotional support. Performs other duties including maintaining logs, monitoring medication, and performing crisis intervention when needed. Working as a relief Detox Counselor is a great opportunity to gain experience in the field while working towards your certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Relief staff work as needed with no set schedule or guarantee of hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, intakes, discharges, charting and monitoring of clients.
• Perform individual counseling and provide emotional support for clients.
• Make appropriate referrals and attend to personal needs of clients.
• Perform crisis intervention when needed; uphold the rules at all times and respond as a team when the situation warrants.
• Manage drop-in emergencies, evaluate and determine the need to call 911 when necessary.
• Log all information and incident reports on client, in log, so that other staff can be informed.
• Coordinate volunteers donations.
• Ensure the safety of the clients and staff at all times.
• Maintain good boundaries and exercise confidentiality concerning clients.
• Facilitate and monitor groups.
• Monitor clients medication.
• Attend supervision meetings with the Program Director.
• Participate in staff training and all staff meetings.
• Maintain structure of the facility and understand the mission of the program and always work towards it.
• Take inventory of facility needs and/or maintenance problems.
• Oversee laundry and daily chores; do laundry and other chores as needed.

Qualifications

• Education \& Experience: Minimum of a High School Diploma required. Registration to become Certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor required. Must have proficient written and verbal communication skills. Recent and/or relevant experience working with the population of the mentally disabled and dual-diagnosed population is preferred. Have proven knowledge and understanding of AA/NA Twelve-Step programs and resources.

Required Skills

• Ability to relate well with others, to balance many tasks and responsibilities simultaneously, to be empathic, warm, firm and supportive with clients.
• Possess and use good written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess a willingness and desire to learn and grow within this position and the program.
• Understand and know how to work as a team player.
• Computer literate.
• First Aid/CPR training/certification also preferable.
• Valid California drivers license with an insurable driving record preferred.
• Have knowledge of the resources in and around the County.
• Have at least two years continuous sobriety, if in recovery.
• Flexible schedule required.

Preferred Skills

• Capable of the following intermittent activities: stretching, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, reaching above and below the shoulder, pushing, pulling, grasping and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Capable of the following extended activities: walking, driving, writing, standing, hearing and sitting.
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
• Applicants are required to complete and clear a TB test as required by Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.

Special Note: Employees in this position are required to register and participate in the process of obtaining Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (or maintain certification if already certified) through the California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) or the California Consortium of Additional Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) or other training approved by the State Department of Alcohol/Drug Programs. Loss of certification/registration, or failure to become certified within five years of registration, will result in loss of qualifications for continued employment in this position.