Salary Range: $29.5700 - $45.4600 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Counselor II supports the SolMar Retreat and Hoag Addiction Treatment Center (HATC) treatment team in the assessment, treatment planning, referral recommendations, discharge planning, education and direct therapeutic intervention for patient and their families throughout the course of treatment. Supports the goals of the patient’s treatment plan and assists in the clinical care and case management. Coordinates care with outside providers by referrals when necessary. Performs other duties as assigned
Chemical Dependency and HATC: In addition to the above, performs focused collaboration with the medical team, admissions and the utilization review team.
Education and Experience
High School Graduate or equivalent required. Associate degree in Behavioral Science or Allied Mental Health preferred.
Two years minimum experience in addiction/behavioral health required.
Three years of experience in addiction/behavioral health environment preferred.
Working knowledge of CARF and/or JCAHO accreditation standards required.
Knowledge of the 12-step, Smart Recovery and other treatment models required.
Knowledge of HIPPA required.
Certifications Required
CATC II - Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor II
or CATC III - Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor III
or CATC IV - Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor IV
or CADC II - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II
or CADC III - Certified Alcolhol and Drug Counselor III
or LAADC - Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor
BLS-AHA Basic Life Support required at hire.
The CADC-CAS Certification is accepted and grandfathered for employees hired before 8/1/2021. These employees have one year to acquire the CATC II, or CADC II, or LAADC.
