Health Education Coordinator: Advanced Level Substance Use Treatment Counselor

Advanced Level Substance Use Treatment Counselor

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The County of El Dorado Health and Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. The Substance Use Disorder Services (SUDS) Program leads efforts in our community to prevent and reduce the impact of substance use disorders by developing, administering, and implementing evidence based approaches to youth prevention, treatment, and recovery programs in El Dorado County.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Conduct screening and assessments in the office and in the field to provide an approach to SUDS treatment based upon multiple industry based standards.
• Formulate case management and treatment plan strategies with timelines to help clients achieve their goals; create Treatment Authorization Requests for approval in accordance with state and county requirements.
• Provide direct counseling, either individually or within groups, for assigned clients based upon individual treatment plan goals and objectives; document all pertinent information including, but not limited to, assessment summaries and progress notes or reports, intake/orientation documents, and group and individual session notes.
• Provide referrals for clients who may require treatment by outside resources; consult with other providers to ensure proper placement and methods of treatment; may conduct ongoing case management for clients who have been referred to other providers.
• Actively participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and training sessions which provide continuing education units required to maintain counseling certifications and/or which contribute to the employees' professional development.
• Provide comprehensive information to clients, families, and the general public on program processes and requirements, funding procedures, and related program details.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation based on federal, state and county requirements.
• Attend various meetings, committees, and conferences related to program goals and objectives.

El Dorado County is seeking an Advanced Level Substance Use Treatment Counselor to join our team in Placerville. The ideal candidate will have experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder clients and those that support co-occurring clients such as mental health clinicians, primary care providers, managed care systems and other health workers in a counseling center, wellness center, community setting or criminal justice setting. Experience with serving both adults and youth/adolescents is desirable.

Our ideal candidate is an energetic and compassionate counselor and care coordinator, is comfortable with advocating for the best care for clients and has excellent written/verbal communication skills. This person will possess collaboration skills and be able to participate with multi-disciplinary teams to help clients reach their treatment goals. This person should possess high organization/administrative skills with great time management. This individual is highly relational and flexible, able to handle confidential information while being organized and able to meet documentation deadlines.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following qualifications:

• Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorder Program Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in addiction studies/disorders/counseling, psychology, or closely related field; AND Two (2) years of experience providing professional support or counseling services in a substance use disorder treatment program.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

Per California Code, Health and Safety Code, Section 11833(b)(1): Positions assigned to the Substance Use Disorder Services program may require proof of certification as a substance use disorder counselor by, or registration with, one of the California Department of Health Care Services approved certifying organizations, which are: California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators, California Association of DUI Treatment Programs, or California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals.

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the 'Work Experience' section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Health Educator. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months.