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English/Spanish bi-lingual and bi-cultural helpful.
AOD State Certified is required and College degree or certificate in helping profession (Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, etc.) preferred, equivalent experience acceptable. Minimum two year experience in the field of alcohol/drug counseling required.
General knowledge of the principles of group acupuncture treatment for substance abuse.
Specific knowledge of individual and group counseling- principles and techniques, of substance abuse assessment and case management.
Knowledge of resources for treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation in South Santa Barbara County.
Ability to write appropriate professional letters and reports, to communicate verbally with professionals and with clients from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to communicate verbally with clients from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds.
Ability to recognize own professional limitations so that proper referrals can be made.
High standard of professional ethics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assisting clients in treatment planning and assessment.
Conducting individual and group substance abuse counseling, education, and relapse prevention sessions.
Timely and appropriate Client File Documentation, Case Notes, and File Examination, within Title 22 Guidelines.
Maintaining files and case notes properly documenting clients progress and attendance. Case notes are to include the complete date (month, day and year), the type of session (admission/intake, treatment planning/review, crisis intervention, collateral service, discharge planning, etc.) and must use Title 22 language and definitions. The duration of the service must also appear by stating actual start and stop times of services or duration of service.
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