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DESCRIPTION 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 APPLICATION: 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 (760) 878-0377 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.