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[Pete Nielsen]

Substance abuse counselor needed for mens residential TX, Vacaville. P/T $14 p/h Certification required! All interests e-mail [e-mail]

[charles Leon Gochanour]

pete i would like to valinter my time out in rancho if posiber .maybe even work out there.while in school.also would like to know the person up in delnorte or humbelt county geve them my Email add [e-mail]

[Pete Nielsen]

Mental Health Patients' Rights Advocate (Sacramento & Yolo Counties)
Date: 2009-10-21, 11:25AM PDT
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Permanent part-time Advocate for the mentally ill. Compensation is $17.00 per hour. Work hours are 8:00-12:00 Mondays, 8:00-4:30 Tuesdays and Fridays. Occasionally days may vary. Mental Health or legal experience desired.
Duties include representing patients' expressed wishes in certification review hearings at psychiatric hospitals, monitoring Board and Care homes, and investigating complaints of clients using mental health services.
A reliable vehicle is necessary. Mileage will be reimbursed.
MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. FINAL FILING DATE IS NOV. 4, 2009.

E-mail cover letter and resume to Karen Cameron at: [e-mail]

* Location: Sacramento & Yolo Counties
* Compensation: $17.00 per hour
* This is a part-time job.
* This is at a non-profit organization.

[Pete Nielsen]

Chemical Dependency Counselor Needed (Sacramento)
Date: 2009-10-22, 7:50AM PDT
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Leading edge substance abuse treatment program seeks AOD counselor, certified or in progress. Computer exp. pref., dual diagnosis/psych exp a plus. Job duties include 1:1 counseling, some groups. Must have outstanding documentation skills, be highly organized and able to quickly establish rapport with patients in distress.

Candidates must have reliable transportation, current CDL and vehicle insurance. Competitive pay/ benefits. Please fax cover letter & resume to 916-418-0174, Attn: HR or e-mail to above address with “COUNSELOR” in the subject line.



* Location: Sacramento
* Compensation: DOE

[Pete Nielsen]

Youth Counselor - Drug/Alcohol, Case Management (Sacramento Area)
Date: 2009-10-25, 1:09PM PDT
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Certified YOUTH Drug & Alcohol Counselors needed IMMEDIATELY for School Based services within our busy, growing agency:

**School Based Adolescent AND Family Treatment & Case Management Services

**We seek ONLY Experienced, highly ethical & fully qualified Professionals who share our team's passion and commitment for the work that we do.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

*Must be AOD Certified or in final phase of Certification Completion
*BA in a related field very strongly preferred
*Excellent opportunity for MFTT or MFTi interested in AOD treatment or adolescent services
*Must have at least 2 years direct experience conducting assessments, individual sessions, running groups, implementing evidence based curriculums & case management, service coordination
* Must possess proven experience in excellent written & verbal communication skills
* Outstanding ability to complete documentation requirements and deadlines
*Must be well organized, efficient and highly responsible/dependable and have a very positive, strength based approach to work
*Excellent work attendance history is REQUIRED
*Must be able to maintain POSITIVE working relationships and collaborations with a wide variety of professionals
*Must wish to be a part of a dynamic, caring, professional team

**Drug Medi-Cal Experience a big plus
**School based Experience a big plus and strongly desired

- Must Pass DOJ Livescan Background Clearance specifically to work with Youth on School Campuses - PLEASE keep this in mind when applying
- Own, Reliable Transportation Required, with proof of Insurance
- Proof of Clean DMV Record
- TB Clearance within last year
- CPR & First Aid Certification Required

Please Note: Proof of all pre-employment requirements and qualifications will be Verified including previous experience, education (degrees), Certifications, etc. Professional references will be thoroughly vetted.

Please note: All offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all pre-employment requirements - some of which, but not all, are listed here.

Please review the qualifications/requirements listed carefully.

Our agency seeks the right candidates to fill these positions as soon as possible. If you meet the listed requirements/qualifications and think you might be a good candidate for our team we would love to interview you this coming week. Please email us a cover letter and resume right away so we can consider you. Thank you so much for your interest.







* Location: Sacramento Area
* Compensation: Competitive Hourly rate (based Education/Experience & Certifications), plus Mileage reimbursement, limited benefits at this time although a comprehensive benefits package is currently being evaluated by our Board
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.

[Pete Nielsen]

Resident Manager NEEDED (Sacramento, CA)
Date: 2009-10-23, 4:33PM PDT
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We are looking for a Resident Manager for one of our properties located in Sacramento, CA

Experience is a MUST

The Ideal Candidate should possess great leasing and management skills, public relations, leadership, supervisory and computer skills.

Please reply with your cover letter and resume!!

Salary: $550 per month plus a FREE 2 bedroom apt

* Location: Sacramento, CA
* Compensation: $550 per month plus a FREE 2 bedroom apt

[Pete Nielsen]

Program Support Specialist (Sacramento)
Date: 2009-10-28, 3:51PM PDT
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Our busy veterans treatment program is looking for a full-time Program Support Specialist. Routine duties include greeting clients and guests, answering phones, typing, filing, data entry, preparing correspondence and general office/administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have experience in these areas, as well as experience working in the drug and alcohol treatment system. Must be thorough, well-organized, reliable and have good computer skills. Excellent office skills are a must. A good sense of humor helps too.

To be considered, please do not reply directly to this posting. Instead, please visit our corporate website at http://www.vietvets.org/empoffers.htm A complete job description and detailed application instructions are posted there.

PLEASE follow these application instructions exactly (HINT: this is a test of your ability to follow written directions!).

Thanks!

* Location: Sacramento
* Compensation: $24,000 - $28,000 per year
* This is at a non-profit organization.

[Pete Nielsen]

Substance Abuse Specialist/Case Manager (PACT) (Sacramento)
Date: 2009-11-03, 2:56PM PST
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PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS REGARDING THIS POSITION: http://www.tlcssac.org

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Transitional Living & Community Support (TLCS) is a non-profit social rehab agency providing services to psychiatrically-disabled adults who are homeless/on the verge of homelessness.

DAYS/HOURS: Non-exempt; Full-Time; Temporary Position (less than 6 months duration)

DESCRIPTION: The Substance Abuse Specialist/Case Manager coordinates all services and resources to clients on their caseload. The goal of the Substance Abuse Specialist/Case Manager is to provide referrals, crisis intervention, support and encouragement to enable the client to choose, find and keep permanent housing. This position assists clients with vocational/ employment issues, as well as financial matters and entitlement issues as applicable. The Substance Abuse Specialist/Case Manager will be responsible for providing direct services including substance abuse assessments, individual and group counseling, and education and information to benefit clients who are dually diagnosed. This position will work closely with other program staff and community substance abuse resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 2 years experience working with psychiatric disabled individuals.
At least 2 years work experience with persons who have substance abuse problems, preferably with people who are dually diagnosed (mental health & substance abuse). Personal experience with recovery will be considered.
Previous work experience with MediCal billing.
Demonstrated mastery of basic writing skills, including the ability to write/maintain clear and accurate case notes and reports.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Ability to interview, assess for substance abuse and make an appropriate intervention plan for adults with a psychiatric disability and with substance abuse problems.
Ability to advocate for and coordinate community services and housing options for dually diagnosed clients.
Ability to work within multiple models, including but not limited to 12-step, Harm Reduction, faith based and non-faith based.
Ability to communicate and interact with adults who have a psychiatric disability.
Ability to communicate and interact with adults who have acute and/or chronic physical health issues.
Ability to assess emergency situations and provide crisis intervention.
Ability to teach independent living skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with other staff.
Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Must be computer literate with experience in word processing and email familiarity; Microsoft Office preferred.


THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST ALSO HAVE:
A car
Valid CA driver’s license & vehicle registration
Current auto insurance in accordance with California State Law
Must have at least 3 years of driving experience
Driving record must meet, and continue to meet, the underwriting standards established by the generalized commercial driving guidelines used by our insurance broker.
Must be able to pass clearance of a Department of Justice and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation background screening.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Listed at www.tlcssac.org)



If interested in this position, please send a cover letter and resume to:
TLCS
Human Resources Dept.
1507 21st Street, Suite 205
Sacramento, CA 95811

FAX: [phone]

E-MAIL: [e-mail]
If e-mailing your resume, please submit in MSWord or HTML format ONLY.

NOTE: Please DO NOT submit more than 1 resume; you will be considered for all open positions for which you qualify. Please be patient while your resume is being processed. If you are chosen to interview, TLCS will contact you by telephone or e-mail (if applicable).

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ: You may download our on-line employment application form, but you cannot complete it on-line. Please go to http://www.tlcssac.org/employment.htm, download the form, thoroughly complete and then fax or mail. Do NOT e-mail this form; it will erase all of your information.

24-HOUR JOB LINE: [phone], press #5 when you hear the recording.
If you would like to learn more about our agency, please visit our website at: www.tlcssac.org.

FINAL FILING DATE: 11/16/09 or until filled

TLCS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Our agency embraces a diverse & culturally rich workforce. We welcome all candidates to apply, without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or physical or mental disability.



* Location: Sacramento
* Compensation: 13.21 per hour
* This is at a non-profit organization.

[Pete Nielsen]

Program Assistant Full-Time (Sacramento)
Date: 2009-11-03, 9:51AM PST
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Busy, growing agency is looking to fill a full-time program assistant position.

Hours are Monday-Friday 10am to 6pm. (Tuesdays would be until 7pm. Fridays are flexible.)

Responsibilities include: data entry, handling confidential client files, answering multiple phone lines, greeting clients, taking referrals for new clients, scheduling appointments, and other general administrative tasks.

This position has contact with at-risk youth and adult clients in recovery. Please apply only if comfortable with these populations.

Must be positive, outgoing, hardworking, and able to multi-task.

Great for students looking for experience in the recovery field.

* Location: Sacramento
* Compensation: Hourly, DOE
* This is at a non-profit organization.

[Pete Nielsen]

Chemical Dependency Counselor Needed (Sacramento)
Date: 2009-11-02, 7:22AM PST
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Leading edge substance abuse treatment program seeks AOD counselor, certified or in progress. Computer exp. pref., dual diagnosis/psych exp a plus. Job duties include 1:1 counseling, some groups. Must have outstanding documentation skills, be highly organized and able to quickly establish rapport with patients in distress.

Candidates must have reliable transportation, current CDL and vehicle insurance. Competitive pay/ benefits. Please fax cover letter & resume to 916-418-0174, Attn: HR or e-mail to above address with “COUNSELOR” in the subject line.



* Location: Sacramento
* Compensation: DOE

[Pete Nielsen]

SHELTER CASE MANAGER (SACRAMENTO (Oak Park))
Date: 2009-11-04, 3:31PM PST
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Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center invites you to apply for a Case Manager position for our Homeless Programs.

Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center (SAEHC) continues to be a profound force in moving homeless families and individuals to higher levels of self-sufficiency and self-reliance. Started as a Family Shelter program in 1972 meeting the basic needs of seven homeless families, the agency now serves an average of 1,650 program participants each year in 11 programs. In its shelters, transitional housing, and community services programs, agency goals include the provision of individualized case plans, self-sufficiency workshops and groups such as living skills, parenting, budgeting, housing, health and mental health care, housing relocation assistance, and community support services. SAEHC has not only developed a rich history and incorporated other service goals into its overall mission; it has managed its programs in such a way that they make visible and measurable change in people's lives.

Interested applicants must have knowledge of Social casework objectives, principles, and methods; public welfare laws and the functions of public welfare agencies; principles of community organization and problems which call for the use of both public and private community resources; individual and group behavior and effects of social and economic forces upon individuals and families; principles and techniques of interviewing and documentation in social work; basic computer skills/applications.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree with one year pertinent experience in Social Services with an emphasis on casework and individual and/or group counseling; OR any combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the knowledge and ability to complete the duties outlined above. Bi-Lingual/Bi-Cultural knowledge is desirable. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and proof of valid insurance are required. DOJ clearance is a must.

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a varied schedule, and pays $1003.28 semi-monthly plus mileage; medical, dental, and vision benefits eligible after 90 days.

To apply, e-mail your cover letter and current resume to [e-mail] or fax to [phone]. No phone calls please.
For more information about our agency please visit www.saehc.org.


* Location: SACRAMENTO (Oak Park)
* Compensation: $1003.28 semi-monthly plus mileage and benefits
* This is at a non-profit organization.

[Pete Nielsen]

Personal Service Coordinator II- Substance Abuse Specialist (Sacramento)
Date: 2009-11-04, 4:28PM PST
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Telecare Corporation’s mission is to deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for people with serious mental illness. Founded in 1965 with our corporate office based in Alameda, California, our organization specializes in providing a full spectrum of services including inpatient and community-based care, case management, assertive community treatment, residential, crisis and administrative services. We partner with various public sectors and behavioral health organizations with over 65 programs across the country and more than 2,000 employees. When you work at Telecare Corporation, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.


In partnership with Sacramento County Telecare will manage a community based program for be 150 adults. These individuals will require intensive mental health services. Services will be provided in client's homes, hospitals, transitional housing, etc.


POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Personal Service Coordinator II/ Substance Abuse Specialist provides direct client community support and case management, education to clients. Additionally, Personal Service Coordinator II/ Substance Abuse Specialist is responsible for providing members with the provision and linkage to substance abuse treatment resources. Responsibilities also include helping all members who request substance abuse treatment, assessment/support to those in various stages of recovery, collaborates with agencies such as the Conservator's Office, Public Defender's Office, Child Protective Services, Probation Department, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, County Mental Health Services and other health service providers. Flexible work schedules may be required, including evening and weekend hours and 80% of services are provided in the field, requiring the use of a personal vehicle. This position requires 24/7 coverage (including crisis phone line and on-site response) as needed.


QUALIFICATIONS

-Bachelors or Master’s degree in a related field is required, as well as one year experience providing substance abuse services in the community. Coursework and/or certification in Drug and Alcohol counseling are preferred.

-Additional experience working with persons experiencing serious mental illness in an inpatient or outpatient setting a plus

-Must have valid California driver's license, access to a car for the use of community visits/transporting clients and pass a motor vehicle safety inspection

-Must possess proof of insurance and receive a motor vehicle record clearance

-Ability to work effectively as a member of a culturally competent multidisciplinary team, a thorough understanding of member rights, an understanding of the conservatorship process, knowledge of basic medical terminology, psychiatric diagnoses, clinical interventions service planning and documentation of services

-Strong communication skills (written/oral); fluency with additional languages is a plus

-Document services in a comprehensive manner and basic computer skills are required

-Ability to handle unpredictable schedule, adapt and respond to crises are required

-Applicant must be fingerprinted and receive clearance from the Department of Justice and the Office of Inspector General

We offer a competitive benefits and incentive package which includes health insurance, 401(k), employee stock plan, educational assistance and more. Telecare has been voted as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in the Greater Bay Area, an award given by the San Francisco Business Times, The Silicon Valley Business Journal and the East Bay Business Times.


*To learn about our organization, visit www.telecarecorp.com
*For information about our career opportunities and to submit your resume, visit www.telecarecorp.com/careers
Job Code 20090304

EOE/M/F/D/V

[Pete Nielsen]

Youth Counselor (West Sacramento)
Date: 2009-11-11, 2:40PM PST
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Youth Counselor shifts available
7-3pm;3pm-11pm;11pm-7am
8-4pm;4pm-12am;12am-8am

Youth Counselors needed. Residential home for adolescent females and adolescents males located in West Sacramento. Looking for individuals who are dependable and able to work under pressure. Someone who is nurturing but able to remain fair, firm, and consistant.

Job requirements: Must pass background (FBI, DOJ, Child Index) TB, and DMV Clearance

Salary based on experience and or education

Experience a plus/will train

* Location: West Sacramento
* This is a part-time job.
* This is at a non-profit organization.
* This is an internship job