The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Substance Abuse Counselor I/II within the Yuba County Probation Department. Substance Abuse Counselors perform initial assessments, assist in developing counseling/treatment plans and provides counseling/therapy services and group facilitation to individuals or groups with potential and chronic substance abuse problems; depending upon level to which qualified and assigned, perform case work of varying scope and complexity and may provide program leadership and consultative services at the higher level; and perform related work as assigned.

This class is flexibly staffed with the Substance Abuse Counselor II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after demonstrating proficiency which meet the requirements for the higher level class and gaining the required certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor pursuant to 9 CCR § 13000 et al.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Interview, counsel, and assess individuals from a diverse population with problems related to substance abuse; clients may be potentially suicidal or depressed.
• Perform case studies to assess problems and develop appropriate types and methods of meeting client needs; participate in a multi-disciplinary team to develop appropriate case treatment plans.
• Assist in developing and maintaining effective communications between substance abuse services, service providers, other county departments, and other community agencies.
• Participant in informational and educational activities at agency and community levels.
• Provide information to staff responsible for patient diagnosis, treatment and counseling.
• Conduct support groups for individuals prior to entry into treatment.
• Organize and direct special substance abuse projects with the advice of medical and professional staff.
• Conduct individual and group life skill and educational sessions around addiction and healthy and recovery-oriented life issues.
• Facilitate provision of appropriate childcare and other services to enable participation in full range of client recovery-oriented and activities.
• Facilitate treatment programs for people under the County’s supervision for optimum outcome.
• Investigate routine to complex situations and provides individual or group counseling for both use of and availability of community services; if appropriately licensed and experienced, counsels clients regarding interpersonal relationships involving parents and children and marital and family difficulties.