Substance Abuse Counselor
Core
Street-based case management and harm reduction counseling for homeless individuals with substance use disorders to secure permanent housing.
Role type
Senior IC substance abuse counselor (street outreach)
Builds
Case management plans, relapse prevention strategies, and housing placement enrollments
Domain
Social services / Substance abuse treatment / Homelessness
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Harm reduction principles, Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, Housing First, crisis management, street-based outreach, case management, relapse prevention, linkage to housing and mental health resources
Preferred skills
Experience with HIV positive populations, experience with mentally ill clients, supervised internship in chemical dependency counseling
Technologies
MS Office Suite, L.A. County databases, St. Joseph Center databases
Responsibilities
Implement case management service plans emphasizing relapse prevention; link clients to bridge and permanent housing programs; conduct 1:1 counseling sessions consistent with harm reduction principles; perform daily wellness checks and follow-ups on clients; provide crisis management services on streets and in housing placements; cultivate relationships with substance abuse treatment providers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC