Janus Community Clinic is a Medication Assisted Treatment Program providing services to approximately 300 patients.  Counselors see patients for individual and group sessions Monday through Friday.  The Clinic opens at 5:30 a.m and closes at 2:00 p.m. during the week.  Weekend hours are 6:00 a.m. to Noon.

Schedule:        Full Time with Full Benefits

• An evidence-based approach to the treatment of opioid use disorders
• Work with a great team of professionals!
• Creative and dynamic work environment
• Manage a caseload of up to 35-40 adult patients
• Provide ASAM treatment assessments, treatment planning, counseling (individual) and case management services

Qualifications

• Counselors must be certified  or have active intern status.
• Experience in medication assisted therapy a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish required
• Demonstrate an understanding of the pharmacology and physiologic effects of methadone.
• Working knowledge of applicable portions of Title 9, CARF requirements, and Title 22.

Requirements

• Cognitive and intellectual capacity to comprehend and administer organization & Clinic policies and procedures.
• Personal and intellectual ability to collaborate and organize effectively, understand and work with complex systems, provide professional leadership to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Establish appropriate priorities for timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Complete all work within expected time frames.
• Consistently respond positively, with creative problem solving, to changing work environment demands and pressures.
• Identify problems proactively and offer constructive suggestions for corrective action.
• Take initiative and responsibility to obtain knowledge and skills to improve performance.
• Physical ability to safely perform job functions with or without the aid of mechanical devices.
• Manual dexterity and gross motor skills sufficient to operate a computer or manually complete required documentation in a legible and timely manner.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in language that can be readily understood by the majority of the Clinic’s patients, staff and funders.
• Ability to effectively perform job responsibilities in a high stress environment.
• Ability to utilize efficient, productive work habits

This is a full time position.  To Apply please must submit a resume and cover letter.

Schedule: part time / on call as needed

Position Summary:
The Counselor is responsible for individual and group counseling for chemically dependent adults. Performs comprehensive client assessments, leads a variety of treatment and educational groups, develops and conducts individualized treatment plans and coordinates with community agencies.

Qualifications:
• Minimum two (2) years paid experience of providing direct substance abuse counseling services in an intensive setting.
• Certification or in-process of certification in drug and alcohol counseling or registration in a State of California approved certifying organization is required.
• MFT or MSW interns are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to pass criminal background investigation and drug test.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Annual Tuberculosis test (provided by Janus of Santa Cruz upon hire).
• Bi-lingual in Spanish/English highly desirable.

Requirements:
• Cognitive and intellectual capacity to comprehend and administer organization & program policies and procedures.
• Personal and intellectual ability to collaborate and organize effectively, understand and work with complex systems, provide professional leadership to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Physical ability to safely perform job functions with or without the aid of mechanical devices.
• Manual dexterity and gross motor skills sufficient to operate a computer or manually complete required documentation in a legible and timely manner.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in language that can be readily understood by the majority of clients, staff and funders.
• Ability to effectively perform job responsibilities in a high stress environment.
• Ability to utilize efficient, productive work habits;
o Establish appropriate priorities for timely and accurate completion of tasks.
o Complete all work within expected time frames.
o Consistently respond positively, with creative problem solving, to changing work environment demands and pressures.
o Identify problems proactively and offer constructive suggestions for corrective action.
o Take initiative and responsibility to obtain knowledge and skills to improve performance.

Janus of Santa Cruz is seeking qualified applicants for Treatment Technician I in the Perinatal or Residential Treatment (PRT) Program.  The Treatment Technician I provides support services and general client supervision to the Perinatal  Residential Treatment and Recovery Programs and is a member of the clinical team.

 Schedule

part time and on-call coverage as needed.

Must be available to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have a knowledge of the dynamics of chemical dependency, self-help recovery programs;
• Basic organizational/office skills;
• Demonstrated competence in interacting with a broad range of individuals in a professional manner;
• Good conflict resolution and communication skills;
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Ability to work as part of a treatment team;
• Experience working in a residential treatment program is preferred but not required;
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred but not required;
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and car.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Cognitive and intellectual capacity to comprehend and administer organization & program policies and procedures and program budgets,
• Personal and intellectual ability to collaborate and organize effectively, understand and work with complex systems, provide professional leadership to the multi-disciplinary team and manage a budget,
• Physical ability to safely perform job functions with or without the aid of mechanical devices. Note: this location is a two-story building with no elevator,
• Manual dexterity and gross motor skills sufficient to operate a computer or manually complete required documentation in a legible and timely manner,
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in language that can be readily understood by the majority of the program’s clients and staff,
• Ability to effectively perform job responsibilities in a high stress environment,
• Ability to utilize efficient, productive work habits:
  • Establish appropriate priorities for timely and accurate completion of tasks,
  • Complete all work within expected time frames,
  • Consistently respond positively, with creative problem solving, to changing work environment demands and pressures,
  • Identify problems proactively and offer constructive suggestions for corrective action,
  • Take initiative and responsibility to obtain knowledge and skills to improve performance.

Janus of Santa Cruz is seeking qualified applicants for the position of LVN / Staff Nurse I in the Medication Assisted Treatment Clinic and Residential Recovery Programs.

The  LVN / Staff Nurse I dispenses medication at the Clinic and provides medical services to various Janus substance abuse treatment programs.

Compassionate, energetic LVN  / Staff Nurse with computer skills needed.  Experience with chemical dependency a plus. Bilingual preferred.  A background check with drug screen is required.

Full Time and Part Time position available