Job Details

Overview

The salary range for this position is $22.00 – $25.75 hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.

Under direct supervision, incumbents are responsible for providing general trauma-informed counseling strategies and counseling services to participants in the Driving Under the Influence Program (DUIP). The Counselor/Instructor will demonstrate the importance of ensuring the physical and emotional safety of clients and the understanding of general trauma-informed counseling strategies. DUIP Counselor/Instructors responsibilities include facilitating group and education sessions; managing assigned client caseloads; performing general trauma-informed counseling strategies; facilitating collaborative treatment and recovery planning and maintaining clarity of roles and boundaries. Makes referrals to the clinical team when the needs of the client are beyond the scope.

Responsibilities

The DUIP Counselor/Instructor is responsible for but not limited to:

Individual, Group, and Education Counseling 90%

Responsible for facilitating group and education sessions and client interviews in accordance with DUIP philosophy and State/County guidelines. Manages assigned client caseload and progress in accordance with program regulations and State/County requirements. Performs general trauma-informed counseling strategies, including but not limited to, grounding techniques to manage dissociative experiences, cognitive behavior tools to focus on both anxiety reduction, and distress tolerance, and stress management and relaxation tools to reduce hyper arousal. Facilitates collaborative treatment and recovery planning with an emphasis on personal choice and a focus on clients' goals. Maintains clarity of roles and boundaries in the counseling/client relationship. Makes appropriate referrals to the clinical team when the needs of clients are beyond the scope of practice. Identifies strengths, coping resources, and resilience of clients and the importance of ensuring the physical and emotional safety of clients.

Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned 10%

Attends monthly meetings and provides case management services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; must be certified by an AOD organization or be in good standing as an Associate/Intern through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Two years of experience providing counseling services in the field of alcohol and/or mental health.

Additional Applicant Information

• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at the time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• SDSU Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence, or any other categories protected by federal or state law. SDSU Research Foundation makes employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, demotion, training, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration.

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