[Hiring] DUIP Counselor/Instructor @SDSU Research Foundation

Role Description

The salary range for this position is $22.00 – $25.75 hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable. Under direct supervision, incumbents are responsible for providing general trauma-informed counseling strategies and counseling services to participants in the Driving Under the Influence Program (DUIP). The Counselor/Instructor will demonstrate the importance of ensuring the physical and emotional safety of clients and the understanding of general trauma-informed counseling strategies.

The DUIP Counselor/Instructor is responsible for but not limited to:

• Individual, Group, and Education Counseling 90%:
• Facilitating group and education sessions and client interviews in accordance with DUIP philosophy and State/County guidelines.
• Managing assigned client caseload and progress in accordance with program regulations and State/County requirements.
• Performing general trauma-informed counseling strategies, including but not limited to:
• Grounding techniques to manage dissociative experiences.
• Cognitive behavior tools to focus on both anxiety reduction and distress tolerance.
• Stress management and relaxation tools to reduce hyper arousal.
• Facilitating collaborative treatment and recovery planning with an emphasis on personal choice and a focus on clients’ goals.
• Maintaining clarity of roles and boundaries in the counseling/client relationship.
• Making appropriate referrals to clinical team when the needs of clients are beyond the scope of practice.
• Identifying strengths, coping resources, and resilience of clients and the importance of ensuring the physical and emotional safety of clients.
• Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned 10%:
• Attending monthly meetings and providing case management services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; must be certified by an AOD organization or be in good standing as an Associate / Intern through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Two years experience providing counseling services in the field of alcohol and/or mental health.

Requirements

• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).

Benefits

• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
• Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.
• Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration.
• Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support.
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with various civil rights acts and maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy.