Job Title

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Behavioral Health, or designee, will plan, organize, supervise, and participate in the operational and program activities of the Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Intervention Programs as part of the Behavioral Health Division of the Health and Human Services Department.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Provides first-line supervision for the intervention programs of the SUD program
This currently includes the SACPA (Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act) program, the Driving Under the Influence Programs and other SUD intervention services such as Diversion, Perinatal, and youth-focused addictions services
Provides supervision and oversight, which includes planning, assigning, monitoring, tracking, and evaluating the work of the Addictions Counselors
Provides collaborative activities and leadership as part of a multidisciplinary team to maximize resources and responsiveness of addiction services
Provides outreach and treatment services such as assessment, individual, family and group treatment services as well as the completion of required documentation
Provides training and presentations both to staff, agencies, and community organizations to further knowledge around addiction issues
Functions as part of the Behavioral Health Team and Health and Human Services Department to plan integrated culturally competent and effective programs
Participates to ensure quality assurance and compliance with State and Federal program regulations
Provides other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Special Requirements

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Requires a high school graduate or equivalent
Must possess certification as a drug and alcohol counselor, with at least three (3) years of progressively responsible clinical experience in an addictions treatment program, including at least two (2) years of supervisory responsibility
Must have at least five (5) years of sobriety

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Current best practices in the assessment and treatment of chemical dependency as well as co-occurring disorders in a system of care and in public sector
Laws pertaining to confidentiality and care of persons with addictions
Basic principles and practices of supervision and management

ABILITY TO:

Organize, implement and direct the SUD intervention program's operations
Work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel
Plan, organize, and schedule priorities for self and others
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Provide effective outreach and intervention, including motivation enhancing treatment methods to a variety of persons with addictions
Model effective, professional conduct within one's scope of practice and be proactive in identifying conflict of interest and potential boundary issues
Ensure provision of quality services
Participate and benefit from own supervision
Produce written documentation (by hand or computer)
Stand, walk, twist, and lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Climb and descend stairs
Use a telephone
Drive a motor vehicle

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Will be required to submit to annual tuberculosis test
Must possess or obtain within six months of employment a valid First Aid and CPR certification and maintain during term of employment
Must possess a valid operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles
Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation

Supplemental & Agency Information

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying. You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form.

It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like "See/Refer to resume" or "See attached".

IMPORTANT: If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your application

SELECTION: Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES: Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact prior to the examination process.

CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS: Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

WORK LOCATION: The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and/or County Administration.

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