CLINIC STAFF

Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Youth Counselor

DEADLINE: Until Filled

STARTING DATE: ASAP

HOURS: 50% or 100% FTE (full-time employment)

SALARY: Competitive salary plus benefits, including family health coverage (medical, dental, vision) and 3 weeks vacation to start

JOB CONTROL: AOD Coordinator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide AOD treatment services to primarily Asian and Pacific Islander (API) youth in school and clinic settings;
  • Perform comprehensive drug treatment services that include intake evaluation, diagnostic assessment, treatment and discharge planning, crisis intervention, individual and group treatment, case management and assertive outreach to youth groups;
  • Provide consultation to other providers on cultural and AOD treatment issues;
  • Collaborate effectively with other agency departments and with community/school partners to establish continuity of care for clients;
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation of service contacts in accordance with agency, county, and state guidelines and quality assurance standards;
  • Meet the standard of monthly required billable units;
  • Participate in agency committees and task forces to improve service delivery, and assist in developing and implementing treatment programs as assigned;
  • Participate in staff meetings, trainings, peer review meetings, and supervision sessions; and
  • Other clinical, administrative, and operational duties as assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health Care Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in mental health and/or substance abuse field, licensure in AOD counseling preferred;
  • At least two years of providing substance abuse treatment services to youth;
  • School-based treatment experience a plus;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based AOD treatment models, and ability to adapt the treatment model in working with the Asian & Pacific Islander population;
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
  • Bilingual in an Asian language a plus;
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and to maintain professional working relationships with coworkers, clients, community members and providers;
  • Valid California Driver’s license, auto insurance with bodily injury liability limit of at least $100,000/300,000, and access to use of an automobile; and
  • Support and implement the mission, vision and values of Asian Community Mental Health Services.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TO APPLY: Please email cover letter, resume and employment application to ea@acmhs.org, or mail to ACMHS, 310 – 8th Street, Suite 201, Oakland, CA 94607. Fax to (510) 268-0202.