Behavioral Health Counselor 2
University of California, Davis

Job Info

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Job Title: Behavioral Health Counselor 2
Location: Sacramento
Job ID: 20282
Department Description
The Department of Clinical Social Services provides comprehensive clinical social services to patients and their families at UC Davis Medical Center. Job SummaryFinal Filing Date : 07/13/2021Salary Range : $21.46 - $43.15Salary Frequency : HourlyAppointment Type : CareerNumber of Positions : 1Percentage of Time : 100%Shift Hour : 08 HoursLocation : Main HospitalCity : SacramentoUnion Representation : NoBenefits Eligible : Yes We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs. THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY ResponsibilitiesSubstance Use Navigator (SUN), is responsible and accountable for providing substance use disorder assessments, treatment planning, psychoeducation, counseling and intensive care coordination to patients at UC Davis Medical Center. As a member of the Substance Use Intervention Team (SUIT), the SUN coordinates with physicians, psychiatrists, and social workers to develop and implement treatment plans to ensure successful linkages to community providers. Critical aspects of this position involve the screening, interviewing and assessment of patients suffering from substance use and co-occurring disorders. The SUN works closely with the SUIT consultation service to determine appropriate services needed while the patient is receiving care at UC Davis Medical Center and at discharge. The SUN provides support and linkages to patients and their family members to appropriate community providers. The SUN shall adhere to and promote the CCAPP Code of Conduct for credentialed Alcohol and Drug professionals. The SUN works variable hours, which include weekends and holidays, and may be assigned to other work shifts. The SUN must be able to work with adult and pediatric patients of all ages. The SUN position requires a high level of clinical judgement, problem-solving skills, creativity, organizational and priority setting abilities, and excellent communication skills. The SUN may be asked to participate in special projects and collect data to improve the quality of services delivered to patients. The SUN must be flexible as changes in technology, healthcare coverage, regulatory requirements, and our patient population may mandate changes to workflow, work standards, and work practices on an as needed basis. Required Qualifications

• Work is performed with many interruptions during the day. The SUN must be able to work effectively within a stressful, sometimes hazardous environment with rapidly changing priorities and deadlines. Proficiency in Spanish, as well as English, is highly desirable.
• Previous experiencing in counseling, social work, or other related fields.
• Experience with evidence-based substance use disorder treatment models and an understanding of treatment modalities is expected.
• Work occasional overtime, flexible hours, weekends and holiday shifts.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an independent capacity, with the ability to appropriately triage referrals.
• Exercises mature judgment and projects a professional demeanor.
• Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent professional and personal boundaries with clients.
• Must be able to hear and understand sufficiently to effectivity communicate via the telephone.
• Must be able to see sufficiently to obtain information from paper, audio, and computer sources.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and walk, sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be proficient with computer programs and operating standard office equipment (telephones, fax machines, copy machines, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent experience in AOD in a health care facility or residential treatment facility, preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources and services is preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records is preferred.

Special Requirements

• Active certification through the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) is required. Acceptable certifications include: RADT, CADC-CAS, CADC-I, CADC-II, and CADC-III.
• Maintain current certification, in good standing, with CCAPP to maintain employment with UC Davis Health.
• Must possess current and valid California driver's license, transportation.
• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

EEOThe University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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