Bilingual Adult Treatment Counselor - Float, Downtown Santa Barbara The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) is hiring a Full-Time Bilingual Counselor to support our Adult Programs in downtown Santa Barbara, including SB-38 multiple offender DUI program and Adult Residential Program. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a robust team of Alcohol and Drug Counselors assisting adults in our community.
LICENSES:
- Substance Abuse counselor registration, certification, or clinical license from a State of California Accredited Institution.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience providing counseling services to diverse, bilingual, bicultural clients preferred.
- Bilingual, Spanish/English required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the field of alcohol/drug counseling required.
- Strong documentation and organizational skills.
- Specific knowledge of individual counseling principles and techniques, and substance abuse assessment and case planning.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct individual and group substance abuse counseling, education, and relapse prevention sessions.
- Conduct comprehensive assessment for clients.
- Complete documentation accurately, professionally, and within the prescribed time frame.
- Maintain effective communication with supervisors, support staff, and external service providers.
- Uphold all HIPAA compliance standards.
- Collect payment from clients.
- Keep abreast of current literature and research in the field of alcoholism and drug addiction/abuse.
- Maintain a caseload and ensure weekly services are provided to meet the needs of the individuals served.
- Develop, review, and update individualized treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with clients and clinical supervisors.
This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Afternoon and evening hours required to meet the needs of our clients. This is an in-person position, and a successful candidate would be required onsite in Santa Barbara.
Compensation is dependent of the level of prior experience and qualifications, with a salary range of $22-$25 for Registered Counselors and a rate increase potential for bilingual (Spanish/English) and Certified Counselors.
In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services, staff require an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during the duration of employment.
If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact HR via email at hr@cadasb.org or via phone at (805) 722-1313 with any questions.
For over 70 years, CADA has been the leader in providing substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment programs in the greater Santa Barbara area that touch all parts of the community.
Mission Statement
Building a safer, healthier community by preventing and treating alcoholism and drug abuse.