JOB SUMMARY
Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high-at-risk youth.
The role of the Substance Abuse Counselor is to provide interventions that develop coping and problem-solving skills, teach social skills, and teach the transfer of those skills into the home, school, and community. A Substance Abuse Counselor is part of a multi-disciplinary team that implements integrated substance abuse services, provides individual and group counseling, and monitors the needs of clients with substance use disorders.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
2 years of experience as a drug and alcohol counselor working with an adolescent population and registration with one of Californias approved Alcohol & Drug agencies.
Certification with one of Californias approved Alcohol & Drug agencies is preferred. Maintaining all required licenses and certifications is also essential.
This position requires regular and flexible travel between various client locations, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
• A personal, reliable vehicle for travel to various locations. • A valid California drivers license. • An acceptable driving record as determined by Agency policy. • Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen.
Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952 Employment Discrimination Conviction History.