Counselor - Opioid Treatment Program

Summary

We believe the role would place you in a highly energized environment where you would be inspired to share your years of experience along with providing extraordinary support for the team and community. So we commit to hiring top talent and cultivating a culture based on merit. That commitment reflects our belief in the importance of a culture in which everyone is welcomed, everyone is accepted, and everyone is valued.

Founded in 1976, Janus is a non-profit dedicated to its mission: to provide supportive, hope-inspiring and successful substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services in a professional and compassionate environment while assisting individuals and families on their journey toward wellness and recovery. At Janus, our clients’ well-being is exceptionally meaningful to us, and it is that environment that inspires everything we do. Visit us at www.janussc.org

Key Qualifications

• Perform assessment, clinical evaluation and comprehensive assessment and develop and conduct individualized treatment plans.
• Providing non-medical clinical care to clients in facilities.
• Performing initial screening of clients on intake.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and submitting regular reports on client progress.
• Working collaboratively with other professionals within and outside the facility to best support clients' needs.
• Passionate and self-motivated, with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strive working in a team-oriented environment and ability to demonstrating positive demeanor regardless of changing work conditions.
• Meticulous attention to detail & strong ability to retain and contextualize/demonstrate understanding of the pharmacology and physiologic effects of methadone.

Description

The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills while guiding and providing the clients with their basic needs and other resources to support them in their daily life. The MAT/NTP Counselor should effectively use the ASAM assessment tools and adhere to documentation standards/policies and workflows in the use of AVATAR electronic health records system. Must have excellent communication and decision-making skills to ensure the development of clients and ability to navigate a highly optimized and specialized environment where priorities may shift daily while working autonomously, taking initiative, and complete tasks you are responsible for. You will have a deep background in reporting standards and norms, compliance, strong written and verbal communication, and a deep understanding of the substance use disorder landscape.

Education & Experience

• At least two years’ experience as Counselor or equivalent.
• Current CAADE, CCAP or equivalent certification; understanding, knowledge and experience in the area of drug, alcohol and opioid treatment and recovery.
• Professionally licensed therapists (MFT, LCSW, LPCC, PhD) or interns must demonstrate competency in treating persons with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Pay & Benefits

At Janus, base salary is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $23.00 and $31.00 per hour and your base pay will be considered on your job-related skills, training, qualifications, experience, and relevant education.

You’ll also receive access to benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage,12 paid holidays, retirement benefits, no cost mental health counseling services, and 12 paid sick days per year!

Janus of Santa Cruz maintains and promotes a working environment free from discrimination and harassment; and provides all current and prospective employees with equal opportunity in employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, medical condition, sex, gender identity, physical characteristics, marital status, age, sexual orientation, organizational affiliation, veteran status, or past justice related situations.