Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor at YMCA of Honolulu – Kalihi, Hawaii

$51,000- $55,000 Annually

1. Provides (20) Direct Client service hours weekly. Each client to receive between one (1) and eight (8) hours per week of face-to-face Individual and/or Group counseling sessions.

2. Schedules, conducts and completes an intake/orientation interview with each referred youth within two (2) days of referral.

3. Accepts all appropriate referrals to program and secure Field Supervisor approval for admission. Maintains a case load of 12-15 clients.

4. Understands, implements, and maintains program procedures for documenting client status in Screening, Intake, Orientation, Assessments, Treatment Planning, Counseling, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Client Education, Referral, Report and Recordkeeping and Consultation.

5. Identifies and assesses client problem areas and develop an A.S.A.M.-Driven Comprehensive Treatment Plan.

6. Meets with client as stipulated on treatment plan and up date plan every 2 weeks. Document client progress using Data – Assessment-Plan (DAP) format.

7. Reads and takes responsibility for learning the following basic treatment program material; Twelve Core Functions, © Stages of Change, © Living in Balance, © and Motivational Interviewing. © 8. Participates in three(3) hours of supervision weekly.

9. Communicates to client and puts in place a plan to address the specific Objectives needed for client to attain program Outcomes.

10. Creates with client a plan of action to secure follow-up information 90 days and 180 days after discharge from the program.

11. Is available to meet with clients in school, in the community and at their home

Skills & Knowledge:

• 1 year experience working with adolescents or have a working knowledge by completing Alcohol and other Drug (AOD) classes
• Ability to perform the full range of client care services related duties required in the delivery of Substance Abuse Treatment services to Adolescents
• Demonstrates ability to understand and consistently achieve program expectations
• Demonstrates ability to understand and implement the concepts of delivering treatment services to include the Twelve Core Functions, © Stages of Change, © Motivational Interviewing, © and Living in Balance ©
• Has knowledge of the theories of counseling and work toward developing skills to implement them
• Has an understanding of facilitating Process, Task, Educational, Recreational and Skill building groups.
• Demonstrates skills in facilitating Individual, and family counseling sessions.
• Ability to speak in public and present Alcohol and Other Drug Information and YMCA Program information.
• Demonstrates an understanding and sensitivity to serving a culturally diverse population.
• Demonstrates safe and defensive driving skills
• Demonstrates an ability to write clear comprehensive admission reports and use information gathered through Intake and assessment to develop an appropriate evaluation.
• Understands the elements of a Substance Abuse Assessment Interview and prepare an Assessment narrative with recommendations.

Education & Training:

• State of Hawaii Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) preferred
• Bachelors’ Degree in Human Services or High School Degree and three (3 years) minimum, successful and substantial field experience in substance abuse treatment.
• Computer literate in Basic computer skills, Microsoft applications and OMNI Forms
• Current First AID and CPR Certificate
• Current TB clearance

• Free Y membership with employment
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

Child Protection Commitment

The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns. All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.

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