Counselor I II III

Behavioral Health Services • Hawthorne, CA

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About The Position

The Counselor I/II/III works as a member of the treatment team, coordinating program services, and maintaining the well-being of clients and the integrity of the program.

Requirements

• Counselor I: High school diploma or equivalency. Registered and enrolled in a state-recognized chemical dependency counselor certification program or progress towards AOD, with six months substance abuse experience or Bachelor's and registered with state or nationwide approved credentialing body (i.e. CCAPP, CADTP).
• Counselor II: High school diploma or equivalency. Required current certification number issued from a statewide or nationwide credentialing body (i.e. CCAPP, CADTP) received upon completion of passing the California Certification exam. Two years supervised experience working in substance abuse and/or a related field.
• Counselor III: Completion of a state-recognized chemical dependency counselor certification. Required current certification number issued from a statewide or nationwide credentialing body (i.e. CCAPP, CADTP) received upon completion of passing the California Certification exam or a Master's degree in related field, registered and enrolled in a state-recognized chemical dependency counselor certification program, or MFT or MSW licensed waivered. Five years of substance abuse work experience.
• Must have valid California driver's license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on BHS business.
• Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties.
• Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties.
• Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees