Addiction Prevention Counselor II

Who We Are

Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults.

Who We Serve

Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties.

What We Offer

• Compensation for this role pays up to $38.22 per hour. Compensation will vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.

• We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more!

• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

JOB SUMMARY

Works within the vision, mission and philosophy of the agency. Under general supervision, implements the Addiction Prevention Services (APS) Program at designated schools and in family settings. Fulfills a role in the collaboration and communication between the Agency and the assigned school and Supervisor. The APS II has the ability to provide Level I & II prevention activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1.Serves as an active participant in providing EMQFF APS services with the school's core team (or equivalent) for students referred to APS.

2.Works in collaboration with the school staff to identify and provide relevant presentation to school groups (e.g., students, parents, teachers, support staff) as appropriate.

3.Co-leads APS groups following the curriculum.

4.Receives, reviews, and processes referrals of students as necessary. Screens each student referred for APS services with the support of the Supervisor/Manager.

5.Provides referral sources for students and families for services within the school district as well as the community.

6.Initiates and receives written parental consent for each student candidate.

7.Completes outcome measures and student evaluation of program. Collects all required documentation, such as progress notes, activity notes, evaluations, outcome measures, closing referrals and recommendations, weekly performance reports, and notes on drop in visits.

8.Provides initial evaluations, recommendations, and follow up (including recourses) at the completion of each group.

9.Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Documents Clearly and Accurately

• Presentation Skills

• Action Oriented and Empowered

• Conflict Resolution

• Collaborates With Other Team Members

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A./B.S..) in Mental Health.

• Two (2 years) of experience in a related field.

• Drug and Alcohol training and experience required or CAADAC ( California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors) certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.