Substance Abuse Treatment Specialist II Job Oakland area,California USA,Healthcare

Overview

The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is accepting applications for the position of Substance Abuse Treatment Specialist II
. Please note that continuance in the position is dependent on the availability of annual funding.

The current job vacancies are within the Office of Collaborative Court Services located at the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse.

This recruitment will remain open and will accept applications continuously. Please be aware that this recruitment may be closed at any time should the Court receive a sufficient number of qualified applicants. The Court will be reviewing applicants as they come in. The first round of oral interviews is tentatively expected to occur in mid-January 2023. Subsequent reviews of applicants and interviews will be held on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

Under general direction, to perform responsible professional level work involving the evaluation and recommendation for referral of alcohol and drug offenders to appropriate programs, which includes the identification and provision of services, and the tracking and monitoring of program participants to ensure compliance with their service plans and terms of release.

The SATS II manages a caseload of high-risk/high needs participants in a specialized treatment court program and provides the judge and collaborative court team with substance use and mental health treatment/recovery recommendations. Indicates coordination of a collaborative court program, development of programmatic tools, and participation in data collection and evaluation. Works with each participant to complete the phase system in a timely manner, ensure their basic needs are met through targeted service referral, abstain from all drugs and alcohol, engage in treatment, create a recovery support network, complete the treatment court program, and remain out of the criminal justice system.

This class is distinguished from the Substance Abuse Treatment Specialist I in that the SATS II advises judicial officers on substance use and mental health issues, refers participants directly into treatment, facilitates pre-court case review, may supervise subordinate positions, and may facilitate groups. Reports directly to the Treatment Court Manager, and may be assigned supervisorial duties over the SATS I, contractors, or interns.

This position may work in a satellite office, require frequent travel within the County, and is required to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.

Ideal Candidates will: be highly organized; be self-motivated; be comfortable working collaboratively with a diverse range of staff, clients, and stakeholders; have excellent writing skills; have a professional demeanor; be solution-focused; have strong interpersonal skills; and model strong personal self-care. People in recovery and those with prior justice involvement are encouraged to apply for the position.

Certification Pay

This position is eligible to receive an incentive pay of 3% of base salary for possession of a current license in good standing issued by the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

Example of Duties

NOTE:

The following are duties performed by employees in this classification. However, each individual in this classification may not necessarily perform all listed duties. Further, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level.

Provides collaborative court assessment and evaluation services for candidates both in and out of custody.

Identifies available residential and outpatient treatment options and community resources; matches clients with the appropriate treatment services and facilitates successful intake and service engagement. Works closely with partner agencies to ensure program participants are engaged in and supported by services that may include substance use disorder treatment, mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring disorders, recovery meetings, employment-readiness training, education, housing, and other services.

Visits partnering and contracted treatment programs regularly, coordinates with the intake coordinators, treatment counselors, and program leadership. Is available on-site to problem solve and attend case conferencing meetings with client and treatment staff. Makes weekly contact with each provider for client updates.

Understands all community recovery groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Lifering, and Refuge Recovery. Ability to explain these organizations to clients. Keeps up-to-date meeting schedules and literature available for all recovery groups.

Collaborates with key stakeholders such as the Probation Department, Social Services, and community treatment providers. Collaborates with multidisciplinary court team members to support participant progress. Problem solves collaborative concerns on the team.…


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