Counselor Jobs

Position Summary

Seeking F/T Chemical Dependency Counselor for new outpatient SUD program located in the recently opened MLK Behavioral Health Center in Los Angeles. Candidates living in the surrounding community or who have experience working with underserved populations strongly encouraged to apply. Will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor. Duties include facilitation of groups, assessment, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention and progress note documentation. Requires registration or certification with a DHCS approved state level certification agency. Minimum one (1) year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting required, prior experience in a behavioral healthcare setting working with substance use/co-occurring disorders preferred. Knowledge of the SAPC, SAGE, ASAM criteria a plus. Competitive pay and excellent benefits.

We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package

• Life Insurance
• Stability and career advancement
• Sick Time
• Paid Vacation Time
• Competitive wages
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Vision Care Plan
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

ALL PROGRAMS

• Provides crisis intervention on an as need basis.
• Attends weekly individual and group supervision.
• Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.
• Attends all required staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administration.
• Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress, activities, etc.
• Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude, and behavior.
• Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
• Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS

• Participates in Initial Case Conference within timeframe established by program policy.
• Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 sessions with all assigned patients at least weekly or more often as appropriate or directed.
• Participates in Continuing Case Conferences within timeframe established by program policy.
• 6. Facilitates educational groups as assigned utilizing approved curriculum according to program schedule.
• Initiates Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and works closely with Case Manager and other members of the Multi-disciplinary team to assure that all identified problems are addressed. Completes the Integrated Summary and Treatment plan updates within timeframe established by program policy.
• Completes/Review/Updates ASAM Assessment within timeframe established by program policy.
• Reviews all patient therapeutic writing assignments and provides assistance/feedback as needed.
• Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record in accordance with JCAHO, State, County and Agency standards, to include individual sessions, group participation, crisis intervention, etc.
• Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
• Performs conjoin/family sessions as needed.

HIV PROGRAMS

• Provides counseling and testing services; document and track tests results.
• Provide data entry and reporting of units of service provided.
• Maintains caseload, charting and documentation of services and referrals provided.
• Provides co morbidity education through outreach, group level and individual sessions.

DETOX AND INPATIENT SPECIFIC DUTIES

• As appropriate, initiate contacts with family members or significant others at time of Initial 1:1 to perform Family Assessment.
• Works closely with other multi-disciplinary team members to develop a comprehensive Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and to ensure that all identified problems are addressed.
• Completes Integrated Summary on each assigned patient based on the need of the patient(s).
• Facilitates and completes Initial Case Conference and Continuing Case Conference within timeframe established by program policy.
• Facilitates educational groups as assigned utilizing approved curriculum according to the program schedule.
• Provides crisis intervention on an as needed basis.
• Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 sessions with all assigned patient’s at least weekly or more as appropriate or directed.
• Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record in accordance with JCAHO, State, County, and Any other contractual Agency standards which document contacts, progress towards identified goals, program participation, referrals, discharge planning and other case management activities.
• Reviews Psychiatric evaluation, History and Physical, ASI Assessment, Family Assessment and any available/appropriate past Medical Records for this or other agencies.

Facilitates process groups as assigned according to the program schedule.

• Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress activities, etc. 14. Interfaces daily with agency Utilization Review personnel and provides regular reports on patient's current status.15. Attends in-services training and educational workshops.
• Attends all required staff meetings.
• Makes direct contact within agency and with outside entities as appropriate, in order to assist patients in resolution of legal, financial, housing, medical, psychiatric and discharge planning issues.
• Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients, including areas of housing, employment, medical psychiatric, financial, aftercare, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Director and /or Administrator.

YOUTH SERVICES

• Must obtain and be cleared by LIVE SCAN to work with TTC Youth Clients.
• Conduct community outreach on a monthly basis and attend community meetings as appropriate.
• Conduct random UA testing and documentation of results for all clients, according to the specific program requirements and frequency of testing.
• Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients regarding after-care arrangements, educational needs, family relationships, housing and living arrangements, and legal problems affecting the youth.
• Provides crisis intervention on an as needed basis.
• Interfaces daily with agency Utilization Review personnel and provides regular reports on patient's current status.
• Submit client billing daily to clerk/typist for data entry.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification, Registration

Counselor I - Salary Range: $24.75 - $28.40 / hour DOE

• Registration with any one of the -approved state-level certification entities: CADTP, CAADE or CCAPP
• 1 year in a behavioral healthcare setting
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must also have completed both ASAM A and B trainings.
• Enrollment in academic Addictions Studies Program and completed a minimum of 90 hours of approved instruction.

Counselor II - Salary Range: $25 - $30.50 / hour DOE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certification by CADTP, CCAPP or CAADE
• Completion of academic Addictions Studies Program
• 3 years in a behavioral healthcare setting

Counselor III - Salary Range: $26.50 - $40.00 / hour DOE

• 3 years in a behavioral healthcare setting
• Certification by CADTP, CCAPP or CAADE
• Bachelor’s Degree in the Healing Arts. Must also show evidence that they are enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral Program
• Completion of academic addictions studies program, and

Counselor IV -Salary Range: $33.50 - $48.50 / hour DOE

• Master’s Degree in the Healing Arts and
• Prior experience in a behavioral healthcare setting
• Or Registered or certified as a counselor with any one of the approved state-level certification entities: CADTP, CCAPP, or CAADE
• Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) or with the Board or psychology as a Psychological Associate

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

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