Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $55,000 – $60,000 /year
Reports to: Behavioral Health Program Manager
General Description:
Residential Youth Services & Empowerment (RYSE) seeks a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) to provide substance abuse counseling services for youth experiencing houselessness and substance use disorders.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct intakes, assessments and develop clinically appropriate treatment plans with assigned clients.
- Provide individual substance use counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and case management services as assigned.
- Provide psycho-educational groups related to addiction, relapse prevention, relationship issues, and other appropriate topics.
- Consult and coordinate care, including linkage with primary care, mental health, and substance use treatment providers.
- Provides professional knowledge of evidence-based concepts, principles, and procedures.
- Utilization of evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered care, etc.
- Collaborate with RYSE personnel and community partners.
- Ensure proper and timely documentation to meet funding and billing requirements.
- Attends all required meetings, including individual and group supervision, staff meetings, and training.
- Maintains confidentiality, privacy and protected health information in accordance with agency policies, and applicable regulations and laws including HIPAA, and state and federal laws.
- Maintain all credentials and certifications, as specified by agency policy and procedures.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in Hawaii Web Infrastructure for Treatment Services (HI-WITS) documentation, crisis intervention, therapeutic group facilitation, documentation, curriculum maintenance/development, and case management.
- Able to work in a very diverse setting with people of all backgrounds, culture, sexual orientation, and identities.
- Able to build rapport with young adults.
- Must have reliable vehicle, relevant auto insurance, a clean driving record, valid driver’s license and willing to drive vehicle for job related tasks. All employees must submit a drivers abstract within 30 days of hire.
- Applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule with possible evening and weekend shifts.
- Maintain certification in CPR & First Aid.
- We believe in second chances. Individuals with challenging backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Must have minimum 5 years sobriety if applicant has history of substance use disorder. Employment is subject to required clearances which include fingerprinting, background checks, and drug testing.
Educational Requirements:
- Applicant must have a valid Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certification, Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, or a related field (preferred)
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This position involves engaging with diverse communities, participating in site visits, and attending policy discussions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure accessibility.
While primarily office-based, occasional fieldwork, community meetings, and housing site evaluations may be required. Standard office responsibilities include document preparation, computer use, and phone communication.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
RYSE is committed to equity, inclusion, and social impact. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and those with lived experiences in housing insecurity.