Substance Abuse Counselor - Drug Medical SAPC SUD
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
IDC8443A Under supervision and as a member of a
multi-disciplinary treatment team, to provide substance use
disorder assessment/evaluation, supportive services including case
management, plan development, community reintegration and
group/individual counseling to individuals meeting outpatient level
of care services. Familiarity with Harm Reduction, Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy and Motivational interviewing techniques
required in order to promote wellness and recovery for all
individuals served. Provide linkage and referral to treatment,
residential placement, detoxification services and sober living
placement. Provide community referrals to address additional issues
as they arise unique to each client. Responsibilities: Participate
in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss each case, treatment
and level of care. Conduct comprehensive assessments, using the
ASAM triage and assessment tool for all participants enrolled in
the program. Collaborate with clinical treatment staff to determine
what supportive service would best meet the presenting needs of the
client. Providing on-going assessment and service plan development
to address substance use/dependence and relapse prevention with the
goal of self-sufficiency and decreased substance use. Follow-up
services to participants who have been referred to a treatment
agency. Document on a daily basis all available slots in the SBAT
(SAPC Tool). Conduct weekly psychoeducational groups related to
various substance use disorder topics. Determine level of treatment
compliance and mental health stability. Provide referrals for
detoxification, treatment and sober living availability. Complete
CES Packets and other field-based documentation with prospective
clients and provide linkage to appropriate community programs.
Attend all Program specific meetings including weekly all staff
meetings, treatment team meetings, Center Co-occurring meetings and
other meetings in the community necessary to job duties. Perform
other duties as assigned by Program Director.
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