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Counselor I - Drug and Alcohol Counseling

Date Posted: Jan 25, 2023

Job Description

Job Details
$23.75 - $28.40 an hour4 hours ago
Benefits
  • Continuing education credits
  • Paid time off
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED
Full Job Description
Position Title: Counselor I

Department: Recovery Support Services

Reports To: As assigned by the Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides individual counseling, group facilitation and crisis intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Salary Range

$23.75 - $28.40 / Hour DOE

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

ALL PROGRAMS:
Provides crisis intervention on an as need basis.
Attends weekly individual and group supervision.
Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
Attends all required staff meetings.
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.
Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.
Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administration.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS:
Completes/Review/Updates Counseling portion of BSAP/ASI within timeframe established by program policy.
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.
Participates in Initial Case Conference within timeframe established by program policy.
Participates in Continuing Case Conferences within timeframe established by program policy.
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…
Facilitates educational groups as assigned utilizing approved curriculum according to program schedule.
Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 sessions with all assigned patients at least weekly or more often as appropriate or directed.
Performs conjoin/family sessions as needed
Review s all patient therapeutic writing assignments and provides assistance/feedback as needed.
Attends in-service training and educational workshops

HIV PROGRAMS:
Provides counseling and testing services; document and track tests results.
Provides co morbidity education through outreach, group level and individual sessions.
Maintains caseload, charting and documentation of services and referrals provided.
Provide data entry and reporting of units of service provided.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED
Current enrollment in an academic Addiction Studies Program
Registration or Certification with a DADP- approved State level certification agency. Must be registered or certified upon hire and no later than six (6) months from date of employment.
One (1) year continuous sobriety, if in recovery
One (1) year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Registration or Certification with a DADP-approved State level certification agency. Must be registered or certified upon hire and no later than six (6) months from date of employment.

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.

We offer a competitive benefits package:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Care Plan
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays (12)
Paid Vacation Time
Sick Time
401(k) Retirement Plan
Competitive wages
Stability and career advancement
Continuing Education Opportunities


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