Job description

Janus of Santa Cruz has provided the highest level of care for the past thirty-five years to individuals and families seeking treatment for alcohol and/or drug dependencies. Located a block and a half from the beach, Janus is a state-licensed and CARF certified non-profit offering residential detoxification, residential stays, day treatment, outpatient counseling, perinatal services, and medication-assisted treatment. Janus is a field leader in utilizing the very best treatment practices and sharing our knowledge through conferences and training. Join our energetic, engaged, and highly respected team in making a difference in people’s lives!

Visit us at www.Janussc.org

Position Summary: Provides group, individual counseling, education classes, orientation, individual appointments, make-up groups for alcohol and drug issues. Interacts with clients in ways to reduce the negative impact of the use of chemical and alcohol involvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that all DUI documentation is completed in an accurate, complete and timely manner in compliance with all legal, licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Completes psychosocial assessments and provides one on one evaluations for DUI clients in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Maintain a positive therapeutic environment, providing individual counseling, group counseling and client education groups as required. Facilitates educational classes and groups in an engaging and interactive manner.
• Demonstrates and communicates a high level of understanding in chemical dependency treatment and recovery issues.
• Communicates effectively and positively with the client population, Janus staff, representatives from the community and the community at large.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
• Identifies problems proactively and offer constructive suggestions.
• Works positively and professionally with others regardless of interpersonal differences.
• Ability to provide emergency first aid and CPR if necessary.
• Ensures that the Human Rights of clients in the DUI are respected and protected and that clients are systematically made aware of their right
• Ensures that all DUI records and privileged client information is kept strictly confidential in conformity with state and federal law and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years experience as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor facilitating groups and conducting individual counseling sessions required. Experience conducting DUI classes preferred.
• Registered or certified as an RADT or Alcohol and Drug Counselor required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Demonstrates basic computer and clerical skills.
• Demonstrates ability to interact respectfully with the public both in person and on the phone.
• Ability to work independently.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Janus follows all current CDC guidelines to provide a safe and healthy workplace

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Cruz, CA 95062: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered or Certified SUD Counselor (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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