Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Position: Social Worker / SBIRT (LCSW, LMSW, BSW)
Reports to: Director of Programs
Company Overview:
At the Sobering Center, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals struggling with risky substance use. We firmly believe in our mission of diverting publicly intoxicated clients from jail and hospital and providing them with the necessary support and resources to overcome their substance abuse issues. We are seeking a passionate and empathetic case manager /SBIRT counselor to join our team and contribute to our life-changing work.
Position Overview:
As a counselor in our team, you will play a vital role in assisting clients in their journey towards harm reduction and recovery. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate care, support, and intervention strategies to individuals who have been engaged in public intoxication. Your primary objective will be to assess and address clients' unique needs and challenges and be able to motivate, engage and connect clients with the next step of their journey.
Summary Specific to Job:
Conducts substance use assessment on clients discharging from the Sobering Center.
Develops care and recovery plan for persons who request assistance.
Provide education and brief intervention to individuals with identified need using motivational interviewing techniques to facilitate engagement in SUD related services.
Make appropriate treatment and service referrals for individuals with high-risk alcohol and /or drug use.
Coordinate with area service providers to assist persons identified with high-risk Substance Use to gain access to substance use treatment services.
Collect and enter customer information in customer database (HMIS)
Liaise with local mental health and homeless service team around service coordination.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling preferred
Emergency room or healthcare setting experience preferred.
Valid American Heart Association CPR Certification required within 6 months of hire date.
Hold a valid Texas Driver License (required).
Ability to:
Proven experience working with individuals who struggle with addiction, preferably in an emergency room or substance abuse treatment setting.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport, engage clients, and build therapeutic alliances
Ability to QCC and supervise social work interns, preferred.
Comfortable working in a harm reduction setting.
Ability to work independently and as part of team.
Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic work environment and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent assessment skills.
Sensitive to issues of diversity.
Bilingual preferred (Spanish)
Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Mental Health 1st Aid and Mental Health Awareness
Physical Demands:
Ability to assist clients transferring from standing to lying and from lying to sitting and standing positions.
Ability to assist clients transfer to restroom and to assist in showering if required.
Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is required to sit, bend or crouch. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally move 100 pounds (with assistance).
Salary Range: $25 - $33 per hour